Shinbone Alley - 1970

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.

85min
1970
G
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.5/10

Cast

Alan Reed profile pictureAlan ReedBig Bill
John Carradine profile pictureJohn CarradineTyrone T. Tattersall
Hal Smith profile pictureHal SmithFreddie the Rat / Prissy Cat (voice)
Ken Sansom profile pictureKen SansomRosie the Cat (voice)
Byron Kane profile pictureByron KaneNewspaperman (voice)

About Shinbone Alley

Shinbone Alley Overview

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.

Age Rating: G
Runtime: 85min

Extra details

Original Title: Shinbone Alley
Original Language: English
Directed By: John Wilson
Production Companies
Fine Arts Films