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Movie poster: The Legend of Manxmouse (1979)
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The Legend of Manxmouse

1979 · 75 min Animation Adventure Family TV Movie
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

A ceramic figure of a blue mouse with long ears, stubby legs, and no tail suddenly comes to life. He is a “Manxmouse” as known in the legend. Since he is new to this world, his fearless curiosity leads him to meet a frog couple, an aviator hawk, a stray tiger, and a girl. Although he learns about his ultimate fate-to be eaten by a “Manxcat”-he decides to face this cat and challenge his destiny.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title トンデモネズミ大活躍
Year 1979
Country Japan
Genre Animation, Adventure, Family, TV Movie
Director Hiroshi Saito
Runtime 75 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (4 votes)

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The Legend of Manxmouse is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1979. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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