The Mouse That Roared
"They're taking over the country in an invasion of laughs!"
Originally released in 1959. The Mouse That Roared is a comedy film. directed by Jack Arnold. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Sellers, Jean Seberg, and William Hartnell
Synopsis
The Duchy of Grand Fenwick decides that the only way to get out of their economic woes is to declare war on the United States, lose and accept foreign aid. They send an invasion force (in chain mail, armed with bows and arrows) to New York and they arrive during a nuclear drill that has cleared the streets.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 17, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (128 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Sellers
as Grand Duchess Gloriana XII / Prime Minister Count Rupert Mountjoy / Tully Bascombe
Jean Seberg
as Helen Kokintz
William Hartnell
as Will Buckley
David Kossoff
as Professor Alfred Kokintz
Leo McKern
as Benter
MacDonald Parke
as General Snippet
Austin Willis
as United States Secretary of Defense
Timothy Bateson
as Roger
Monte Landis
as Cobbley
Alan Gifford
as Air Raid Warden
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Highroad Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mouse That Roared about?
The Duchy of Grand Fenwick decides that the only way to get out of their economic woes is to declare war on the United States, lose and accept foreign aid. They send an invasion force (in chain mai...
Who directed The Mouse That Roared?
The Mouse That Roared was directed by Jack Arnold.
How long is The Mouse That Roared?
The Mouse That Roared has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Mouse That Roared released?
The Mouse That Roared was released on July 17, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mouse That Roared?
The main cast of The Mouse That Roared includes Peter Sellers, Jean Seberg, William Hartnell, David Kossoff, Leo McKern.
Is The Mouse That Roared worth watching?
The Mouse That Roared has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.