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The Mouse That Roared (1959)
Directed by Jack Arnold
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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.
Rated PG | Length 83 minutes
Actors
Peter Sellers | Jean Seberg | William Hartnell | David Kossoff | Leo McKern | MacDonald Parke | Austin Willis | Timothy Bateson | Monte Landis | Alan Gifford | Colin Gordon | Harold Kasket | Guy Deghy | Eve Eden | Bill Edwards | Mabel Etherington | Muriel Greenslade | Fred Haggerty | Juba Kennerley | George Margo | Lionel Murton | Bill Nagy | Robert O'Neill | Pat Ryan | Stuart Saunders | Fred Stroud | John Tatum | Mavis Villiers | Fred Wood
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2010 | TV | DVD | Library | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Watching Peter Sellers in the 1959 precursor to Dr. Strangelove, The Mouse That Roared is a real treat. Stating the obvious, the film’s funniest moments are when Sellers is on screen as one of his three main characters (Duchess Gloriana being the best of the three). Worth seeking out if you enjoy Sellers and his excellent comedic work.
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