Mice (1981 film)

Mice (credited onscreen as Frank Welker in “Mice”) is a 1981 American animated comedy adventure film.
== Plot ==
In the heart of a crumbling, abandoned building in the city, a group of mice have made their home. The once-thriving structure has been left to decay, its walls bearing the scars of time and neglect. But for the mice, this forgotten place is their haven.
When a powerful storm ravages the city, causing widespread damage and power outages, the mice are forced to confront a new threat: a family of rats who have also taken refuge in the abandoned building. The rats, led by the cunning and ruthless Scar, begin to steal food from the mice and terrorize their community.
Determined to protect their home, Max and his friends band together to outsmart Scar and his gang. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, such as treacherous tunnels, hidden dangers, and even a grumpy old cat named Mittens who has made the building her own personal hunting ground.
As tensions escalate between the mice and rats, Max and Luna must use their quick thinking and resourcefulness to devise a plan to outwit Scar and reclaim their territory. Meanwhile, Whiskers shares stories of the building's rich history with the group, revealing secrets about its past occupants.
In a thrilling showdown, Max and his friends face off against Scar's gang in an epic battle to defend their home. With Finnley's help, they use their unique skills – from tunnel-digging to clever distractions – to turn the tables on their enemies.
In the end, the mice emerge victorious, having saved their home and earned respect from their fellow rodents. As they celebrate their triumph, Whiskers shares one final tale about the building's past, hinting at secrets yet to be uncovered. As the storm begins to clear, Max reflects on what he has learned about courage, friendship, and the importance of community in the face of adversity.
== Voice cast ==
* Vincent Price - The Narrator
* Frank Welker - Max the Mouse, Mittens the Cat
* Melba Moore - Luna the Mouse, Alex the Mouse
* Vincent Gardenia - Scar
* Jerry Orbach - Sammy the Squirrel
* Mel Blanc - Whiskers the Rat
* Don Francks - Finnley
== Home media ==
The film was released on VHS in 1982 by Movie Toons Home Video. The film was re-released on VHS on November 16, 1998 and on DVD in the USA on March 30, 2002 from SparkToon Features Home Entertainment. The film was also re-released on Blu-ray and DVD on June 19, 2021 to commemorate it’s 40th anniversary. 
== Video game ==
Along with the release of “Mice”, Movie Toons and Activision teamed up to make a video game based on the movie. The game only released on the Atari 2600.