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The Rescuers

The Rescuers

Two tiny agents vs. the world's wickedest woman in a dazzling animated adventure!

19776.81h 18m

Overview

Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.

Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman
Written by Margery Sharp, Larry Clemmons, Ken Anderson
Produced by Wolfgang Reitherman
Box OfficeBudget: $7.5MRevenue: $169.0M

Top Cast

Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

Bernard (voice)

Eva Gabor

Eva Gabor

Miss Bianca (voice)

Geraldine Page

Geraldine Page

Madame Medusa (voice)

Joe Flynn

Joe Flynn

Mr. Snoops (voice)

Jeanette Nolan

Jeanette Nolan

Ellie Mae (voice)

Pat Buttram

Pat Buttram

Luke (voice)

Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan

Orville (voice)

John McIntire

John McIntire

Rufus (voice)

Michelle Stacy

Michelle Stacy

Penny (voice)

Bernard Fox

Bernard Fox

The Chairman (voice)

Themes & Keywords

rescuekidnappingmousecartoonvillainrescue missionbaby-snatchingbottleenergymolecartoon mousetidefemale villaingirl

About The Rescuers

The Rescuers is a fantasy, family, animation, adventure film released in 1977 exploring themes of rescue, kidnapping, mouse, cartoon, villain, rescue mission. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, it stars Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page. Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.

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