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Mrs. Brisby
Mrs. Brisby is a fictional mouse, field mouse and the protagonist of the 1982 animated adventure film ''The Secret of NIMH'', directed by Don Bluth. Adapted from the 1971 children's novel, ''Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH'', in which she is originally named "Mrs. Frisby", she is voiced by Elizabeth Hartman in her final film role, who, by her own accord, made the character sound shy and timid. She was originally named "Mrs. Frisby" during the production of the film, like the book character, but was renamed due to a trademark issue with Mattel's Frisbee. In the 1982 film, Mrs. Brisby is a widow, widowed mother of four children in a world inhabited by humans. She has to move her children to save them from a human-operated plow but also has to manage her son Timothy, who caught pneumonia and therefore must stay inside to recover from it. As a result, she seeks the "Rats of NIMH" to help relocate her children and home. Eventually, using a red amulet necklace that was given to her by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Secret Of NIMH
''The Secret of NIMH'' is a 1982 American animated fantasy adventure film directed by Don Bluth in his directorial debut and based on Robert C. O'Brien's 1971 children's novel, '' Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH''. The film features the voices of Elizabeth Hartman, Peter Strauss, Arthur Malet, Dom DeLuise, John Carradine, Derek Jacobi, Hermione Baddeley, and Paul Shenar. It was produced by Bluth's production company Don Bluth Productions in association with Aurora Productions. ''The Secret of NIMH'' was released in the United States on July 16, 1982, by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. under the United Artists label. It was followed in 1998 by a direct-to-video sequel, '' The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue'', which was made without Bluth's involvement or input and met with poor reception. In 2015, a live-action/ computer-animated remake was reported to be in the works. A television series adaptation is also in development by the Fox Corporation. Plot Mrs. Brisby, a widowed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |