Mouse Hunt

Mouse Hunt (1997)

Genres - Comedy, Fantasy, Children's/Family  |   Sub-Genres - Animal Picture, Family-Oriented Comedy, Slapstick  |   Release Date - Dec 19, 1997 (USA)  |   Run Time - 97 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Bhob Stewart

Gore Verbinski, the TV-commercials director responsible for the Budweiser frogs, directed this Adam Rifkin screenplay about two brothers (Nathan Lane and Lee Evans) who inherit a string factory and a decaying country home after the death of their father (the late William Hickey, in his last role). After moving in, they learn that the house has historical architectural importance and is valued in the millions. However, they are constantly tormented by a mouse within the walls. They engage in cartoon-like combat against the rodent, but it manages to outwit the brothers in successive situations. Both live and animatronic mice portray the title role, and some scenes assume the mouse's point of view. The film is dedicated to William Hickey.

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mouse [animal], brother, exterminator, inheritance, man-vs-animal

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High Production Values