An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island (1998)
“Meet Fievel. In his search to find his family, he discovered America.”
Fievel and his friend Tony Toponi find a map that they believe points to a treasure buried somewhere beneath Old New York, and the plucky rodent is determined to find it. However, what he discovers under the city is a tribe of Native American mice who were driven underground by prejudiced European immigrants.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Larry Latham, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Thomas Dekker, Lacey Chabert, Nehemiah Persoff, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Thomas Dekker
as Fievel Mousekewitz (voice)
Lacey Chabert
as Tanya Mousekewitz (voice)
Nehemiah Persoff
as Papa Mousekewitz (voice)
Erica Yohn
as Mama Mousekewitz (voice)
Dom DeLuise
as Tiger (voice)
Elaine Bilstad
as Cholena (voice)
Pat Musick
as Tony Toponi (voice)
René Auberjonois
as Dithering (voice)
David Carradine
as Chief Wulisso (voice)
Sherman Howard
as Police Chief McBrusque (voice)
Tony Jay
as Toplofty (voice)Richard Karron
as O'Bloat (voice)Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 78 min |
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