Shinbone Alley
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Animation, Music, Comedy, Romance, Family |
| Director | John Wilson |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (17 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its peculiar universe from Don Marquis' verse, exploring themes of rebirth, artistry, and purpose found in the unlikeliest of forms. It relies on musical numbers and a grotesquely charming animation style to weave its narrative.
What lingers after the credits is a bittersweet, oddly uplifting tale where jazz rhythms meet existential verse, celebrating the indomitable creative spirit in all its forms. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John Wilson
Best Watched
Best enjoyed in a relaxed evening setting to absorb its jazz-infused, poetic melancholy.
🎭 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)
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