Mouse That Roared [VHS]
starring: Peter Sellers, Jean Seberg, William Hartnell, David Kossoff, Leo McKern
directed by: Jack Arnold
directed by: Jack Arnold
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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
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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- Peter Sellers At His Best
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.
Rating: - Roaring back at the mouse
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!
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- good fun
Just plain, down to earth movie.Peterr Sellers does a masterful job in the myriad of characters he portrays
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- A classic comedy
Peter Sellers' fans will get great enjoyment in this classic romp of his.Playing only three roles, he is able to attack and defeat the USA by accidentally capturing the "Q bomb."The resulting competition between world powers to gain control of this bomb is hilarious and at the same time rather frightening.
Rating: - The Mouse That Roared
ESSENTIAL MOVIE!!! Peter Sellers stars in this British made comedy. In this one he has three roles, one of them being a female role portrayal. The movie centers on the Duchy of Fenwick, a VERY small country somewhere in Europe. They are going broke as a country because their only export, a fine wine, has been imitated, not to mention the name minus one letter has also been stolen. The United States is the main consumer of this wine but the imitator has taken most of this market. So, the powers of ... Read More
- Peter Sellers At His BestA 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.
- Roaring back at the mouseThis 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!
- good funJust plain, down to earth movie.Peterr Sellers does a masterful job in the myriad of characters he portrays
- A classic comedyPeter Sellers' fans will get great enjoyment in this classic romp of his.Playing only three roles, he is able to attack and defeat the USA by accidentally capturing the "Q bomb."The resulting competition between world powers to gain control of this bomb is hilarious and at the same time rather frightening.
- The Mouse That RoaredESSENTIAL MOVIE!!! Peter Sellers stars in this British made comedy. In this one he has three roles, one of them being a female role portrayal. The movie centers on the Duchy of Fenwick, a VERY small country somewhere in Europe. They are going broke as a country because their only export, a fine wine, has been imitated, not to mention the name minus one letter has also been stolen. The United States is the main consumer of this wine but the imitator has taken most of this market. So, the powers of ... Read More
