Gore Verbinski, the TV-commercials director responsible for the Budweiser frogs, directed this Adam Rifkin screenplay about two brothers (Nathan Lane and Lee Evans) who inherit a string factory and a decaying country home after the death of their father (the late William Hickey, in his last role). After moving in, they learn that the house has historical architectural importance and is valued in the millions. However, they are constantly tormented by a mouse within the walls. They engage in cartoon-like combat against the rodent, but it manages to outwit the brothers in successive situations. Both live and animatronic mice portray the title role, and some scenes assume the mouse's point of view. The film is dedicated to William Hickey.
Director: Gore Verbinski
Producer: Alan Riche
Producer: Bruce Cohen
Producer: Tony Ludwig
Actor: Eric Christmas
Actor: Lee Evans
Actor: Maury Chaykin
Actor: Nathan Lane
Actor: Vicki Lewis
Actor: Camilla Soeberg
Actor: Christopher Walken
Actor: Debra Christofferson
Actor: Michael Jeter
Actor: William Hickey