Movie Description
Shinbone Alley
(1970)Overview
Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Wilson
- Producer : Preston M. Fleet,John Wilson
- Writer : Don Marquis,Joe Darion,Mel Brooks
- Editor : Warner E. Leighton
- Cast : Carol Channing,Eddie Bracken,Alan Reed,John Carradine,Hal Smith,Joan Gerber,Sal Delano,Ken Sansom,Byron Kane
Cast
Mehitabel (voice)
Archy (voice)
Big Bill (voice)
Tyrone T. Tattersall (voice)
Freddie the Rat / Prissy Cat (voice)
Penelope the Fat Cat / Ladybugs of the Evening (voice)
Beatnik Spider (voice)
Rosie the Cat (voice)
Newspaperman (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleShinbone Alley
Status Released
Release Information
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1970-06-26
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 25m
Production CompaniesFine Arts Films
Genres
- Animation
- Music
- Comedy
- Romance
- Family