Continuity mistake: When Professor Ratigan first climbs in his hot air balloon, it is a bright pink. Later, when Basil is chasing him through the sky in his home-made balloon, Ratigan's hot air balloon is a very dark burgundy.

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.
Basil: There's always a chance, Doctor, as long as one can think.
Trivia: The producers' first choice for the role of Basil was John Cleese.
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