Movie·1970·1h 25m
Shinbone Alley
It's sophisticated enough for kids, simple enough for adults
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Mel Brooks, Don Marquis
Producer
Preston M. Fleet, John Wilson
Music
George Kleinsinger
Editor
Warner E. Leighton
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
18 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Carol Channing
Mehitabel (voice)
Eddie Bracken
Archy (voice)
Alan Reed
Big Bill (voice)
John Carradine
Tyrone T. Tattersall (voice)
Hal Smith
Freddie the Rat / Prissy Cat (voice)
Joan Gerber
Penelope the Fat Cat / Ladybugs of the Evening (voice)
Sal Delano
Beatnik Spider (voice)
Ken Sansom
Rosie the Cat (voice)
Byron Kane
Newspaperman (voice)
// crew
Crew
Preston M. Fleet
Producer
Warner E. Leighton
Editor
Joe Darion
Screenplay, Writer
John Wilson
Producer, Director
Mel Brooks
Writer
George Kleinsinger
Original Music Composer
Don Marquis
Writer
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