Runaway Brain
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Distributor
- Buena Vista Pictures
Synopsis
Dr. Frankenollie, a mad scientist, transplants Mickey's brain into a monster's body, known as Julius, becomes obsessed with pursuing Minnie, and Mickey, whose intentions are misunderstood because he is in the monster's body, tries to save her.
Characters
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Dr. Frankenollie, Julius
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Chris Bailey
Producing
- Producer
- Roger Tippe
- Executive Producers
- Allison Abbate, Allison Coats
Writing
- Writer
- Tim Hauser
Voices
- Voice
- Wayne Allwine (Mickey), Russi Taylor (Minnie), Kelsey Grammer (Dr. Frankenollie), Jim Cummings (Julius)
Music
- Music
- John Debney
Editing
- Editor
- Nancy Frazen
Crew
- Casting
- Ruth Lambert
- Art Direction
- Ian Gooding
- Artistic Coordinator
- Dave Bossert
- Background Supervision
- Dan Cooper
- Sound Effects Librarian
- Steve Lee
- Sound Editor
- Mark A. Mangini
- Score Recordist
- Susan McLean
- ADR Editor
- Curt Schulkey
- Supervising ADR Editor
- Curt Schulkey
- Music Production Supervisor
- Tod Cooper
- Production Assistant
- Lorry Ann Shea
- Technology Supporter
- Mark M. Tokunaga
Production notes
Originally released theatrically with "A Kid in King Arthur's Court."
The first new Mickey Mouse cartoon in over 40 years is brought right up to date for modern audiences.
Inspired by the 1933 Mickey Mouse short "The Mad Doctor."
The exterior of Dr. Frankenollie's lab looks just like the home from "The Exorcist."
The name of the mad scientist pays tribute to Disney Legends Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.
The bird tumbling out of Julius' mouth is Zazu from Disney's 1994 box office smash "The Lion King."
The first new Mickey Mouse cartoon in over 40 years is brought right up to date for modern audiences.
Inspired by the 1933 Mickey Mouse short "The Mad Doctor."
The exterior of Dr. Frankenollie's lab looks just like the home from "The Exorcist."
The name of the mad scientist pays tribute to Disney Legends Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.
The bird tumbling out of Julius' mouth is Zazu from Disney's 1994 box office smash "The Lion King."
Awards
Academy Award Nominee, Best Short Film (Animated), 1996
Pictures
Reviews
Runaway Brain
This short is finally on the "Walt Disney Treasure" DVD "Mickey Mouse in Living Color Volume 2". Anywhey i saw this short 8 years ago when it was released with "George Of the Jungle". It sort of reminded me of KATIE KA-BOOM because Mickey transformed into a monster and Katie did the same thing.
Runaway Brain
this a great short. mickey starts of forgetting his aniversary for video games. couldnt depicked my generation better. the fast pace and beautiful animation makes this a great cartoon. the fact that mickey makes the mistake of leading minnie to beleave that she is going on a trip to hawaii and then selling himself to science, is one story line that kids and grown ups can relate to in there own silly way.