The read
Number 2 of 2 in its series by score. It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry -- the Rescue Aid Society's top agents, heroic mice Miss Bianca and Bernard, fly to Australia to save the day. Accompanying the fearless duo are bumbling albatross Wilbur and local field operative Jake the Kangaroo Rat.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic68/100
1,431 audience votes
Key crew
- Hendel ButoyDirector
- Mike GabrielDirector
- Jim CoxScreenplay
- Karey KirkpatrickScreenplay
- Byron SimpsonScreenplay
- Joe RanftScreenplay
- Bruce BroughtonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bob NewhartBernard (voice)
- Eva GaborMiss Bianca (voice)
- John CandyWilbur (voice)
- Tristan RogersJake (voice)
- Adam RyenCody (voice)
- George C. ScottMcLeach (voice)
- Wayne RobsonFrank (voice)
- Douglas SealeKrebbs (voice)
- Frank WelkerJoanna / Marahute (voice)
- Bernard FoxChairman / Doctor (voice)
- Peter FirthRed (voice)
- Ed GilbertFrancois (voice)
Stills
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Themes
australiadiamondkidnappingmousealligatorvillainbaby-snatchingeaglesequelpoachernestwaterfall
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