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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: SONY PICTURES HOME ENT
EAN: 9781404905740
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 140490574X
Label: Sony Pictures
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 1.0EnglishSubtitledFrenchSubtitled
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
MPN: COLD10065D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: July 08, 2003
Running Time: 83 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: October 26, 1959
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The Mouse That Roared (1959) is mostly remembered as a tour-de-force by a peerless comic actor, Peter Sellers, playing all three of the principal roles. It's worth seeing for that reason alone, but the film is also one of the most memorable satires of nuclear geopolitics produced during the cold war and, along with another Sellers vehicle, Dr. Strangelove, provides an unbeatable illustration of the paranoia and helplessness engendered by that period.
The Mouse That Roared tells the story of the fictional European principality of Grand Fenwick. Finding itself on the wrong end of a trade dispute with the United States, and noting America's generosity in rebuilding the countries it had fought in World War II, Grand Fenwick's rulers hit upon the idea of declaring war on the U.S., losing, and then reaping a Marshall Plan-style handout. The plan, proposed by Grand Fenwick's prime minister (played by Peter Sellers), is approved by the monarch (also played by Peter Sellers), who dispatches an invasion force under the command of Grand Fenwick's hapless Field Marshal (also played by Peter Sellers). Due to a series of happenstances and misunderstandings, however, Grand Fenwick's plan goes terribly wrong... --Andrew Mueller
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A classic example of film making without need for many $$$$ spent on special effects and blowing things up--Great comedy of the old War mentality prevelant at that time.
Rating:  -
This is a savvy Cold War "comedy"--an adaptation of a very sharp little book that probably ranks alongside "Strangelove" and "The Russians are Coming" as a satiric classic of that era. The premise itself dates well because it's the story of a small country trying to manage in a world of Superpowers. It's also a lesson in how small countries can cynically play Superpowers off one another in order to gain perks--a point that's missed by a lot of reviewers.
I dearly love this old chestnut ... Read More
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A great movie on a pretty darn good DVD.
Sellers is excellent in his many roles he plays. This cold war comedy really surprised me with its wit and cleverness.
Overall, if you enjoyed Sellers in Dr. Strangelove, this film is a must see.
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This is a very silly movie, with a terribly contrived plot, however, watching Peter Sellers play 3 different roles was very entertaining! We watched it one night when my teens were uptight & just needed a good laugh. It was certainly that! Mindless drivel, and a fun time!
Rating:  -
Just plain, down to earth movie. Peterr Sellers does a masterful job in the myriad of characters he portrays
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: SONY PICTURES HOME ENT
EAN: 9781404905740
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 140490574X
Label: Sony Pictures
Languages:
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
MPN: COLD10065D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: July 08, 2003
Running Time: 83 minutes
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: October 26, 1959