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Shinbone Alley

1970 · 1h 25m · Animation, Comedy, Family, Music, Romance · United States of America · Rated G (US)

It's sophisticated enough for kids, simple enough for adults

Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.

Directed by
John Wilson
Written by
Joe Darion, Don Marquis, Mel Brooks
Starring
Carol Channing, Eddie Bracken, Alan Reed, John Carradine
6.1Smart score

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