Revealing mistake: When Ratigan is sneaking up on Basil inside Big Ben, there is a shot where both characters have their backs to the camera. In this shot, there is a piece of equipment directly in front of the turning gear they are standing on. This piece of metal can be seen to flicker for a few moments.
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
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Directed by: John Musker, Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, David Michener
Starring: Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin, Susanne Pollatschek
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9.7/10. My other favorite Disney movie from my childhood besides 101 Dalmatians. It's well done with a good story, good animation, and good cast. Vincent Price was especially excellent, one of the masters of horror. I enjoyed it very much as I'm sure every child will if they see it.
More mistakes in The Great Mouse Detective
Basil: There's always a chance, Doctor, as long as one can think.
Trivia: Ratigan falling from Big Ben seems to have been inspired by Professor Moriarty's death plunge over the Reichenbach Falls in the Sherlock Holmes story "The Final Problem. "
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