

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
Visit website7.5/10 • 8
1999-10-08 • 1h 30m
The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"
There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator.
- Directors
- Leslie Iwerks
- Writters
- Leslie Iwerks
- Editors
- Leslie Iwerks, Seth Flaum

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
Visit website1999-10-08 • 1h 30m
7.5/10 • 8
The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"
There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator.
- Directors
- Leslie Iwerks
- Writters
- Leslie Iwerks
- Editors
- Leslie Iwerks, Seth Flaum
Top Billed Cast
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Narrator
Mark Kausler
Himself
John Lasseter
Himself
Russell Merritt
Himself
Roy Edward Disney
Himself
Chuck Jones
Himself
Ollie Johnston
Himself
Don Iwerks
Himself
Dave Smith
Himself
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- English
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