The Mouse That Roared (1959)
An impoverished backward nation declares a war on the United States of America, hoping to lose, but things don't go according to plan.
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Grand Duchess Gloriana XII -
Helen Kokintz -
Will Buckley -
Doctor Alfred Kokintz -
Benter -
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United States Secretary of Defense
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Roger -
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Air Raid Warden -
BBC Announcer -
Pedro
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Director:
Jack ArnoldWriters:
Roger MacDougall (screenplay), Stanley Mann (screenplay), Leonard Wibberley (novel)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The Marseilles and New York harbor sequences were filmed in Southampton, UK. The presence of the Queen Elizabeth ocean liner there was a lucky coincidence.
Quotes
Tulley Bascombe:
Men of Fenwick, where you hear the name of Grand Fenwick do your hearts swell with pride?
Men of Fenwick:
Yes!
Tulley Bascombe:
And if your country calls will you rush to enlist?
Men of Fenwick:
No!
Tulley Bascombe:
Oh.
Goofs
The laundry that Helen attends to on the boat does not match the clothing that she was wearing when taken hostage.
Crazy Credits
The opening credits include an animation of a big mouse coming out of a castle on its drawbridge. However, it is drawn as if it walks off the side of the drawbridge.
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Yankee Doodle(ca. 1755) (uncredited)
Traditional music of English origin
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
ComedyDetails
Release Date:
November 1959Language
English, French
Country of Origin
UKFilming Locations
Southampton, Hampshire, England, UKBox Office
Budget:
$450,000 (estimated)
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