The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Joe DarionScreenplay
- Mel BrooksWriter
- Don MarquisWriter
- Joe DarionWriter
- George KleinsingerOriginal Music Composer
- John WilsonDirector
Cast
- Carol ChanningMehitabel (voice)
- Eddie BrackenArchy (voice)
- Alan ReedBig Bill (voice)
- John CarradineTyrone T. Tattersall (voice)
- Hal SmithFreddie the Rat / Prissy Cat (voice)
- Joan GerberPenelope the Fat Cat / Ladybugs of the Evening (voice)
- Sal DelanoBeatnik Spider (voice)
- Ken SansomRosie the Cat (voice)
- Byron KaneNewspaperman (voice)
Stills
Themes
catcutout animation