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The Cat Above and the Mouse Below (1964): Cast

The Cat Above and the Mouse Below (1964) movie poster

The Cat Above and the Mouse Below is a 1964 short animated comedy directed by Chuck Jones, starring Terence Monk as Tom (singing voice). It runs 6 minutes.

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The Cat Above and the Mouse Below (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Chuck Jones
Genres
Music , Comedy , Animation
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Cat Above and the Mouse Below About?

The premise of The Cat Above and the Mouse Below without spoilers.

Tom, the celebrated baritone Signor Thomasino Catti‑Cazzaza, captivates the concert hall with a flamboyant performance of “Largo al factotum” from Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia, drawing rapt applause from the audience, while beneath the stage Jerry quietly battles to catch some sleep, his attempts providing a humorous counterpoint to Tom’s grand aria.

The Cat Above and the Mouse Below Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • tom the cat character
  • jerry the mouse character
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • cat and mouse
  • concert
  • concert hall
  • limousine
  • concert singer
  • top hat
  • cape
  • theater
  • stage
+26 more
  • trying to sleep
  • unable to sleep
  • bed
  • rubber band
  • performance
  • lemon
  • singing
  • opera singing
  • corkscrew
  • suction cup arrow
  • bow and arrow
  • sleeping cap
  • plunger
  • singer
  • baritone
  • toothbrush
  • hammer
  • stomping on the floor
  • stomping
  • embarrassed grin
  • opera singer
  • opera
  • cartoon mouse
  • cartoon cat
  • cat versus mouse
  • largo al factotum by rossini
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Cast & crew

The Cat Above and the Mouse Below Cast & Characters

Terence Monk plays Tom (singing voice) in The Cat Above and the Mouse Below. Directed by Chuck Jones.

From the director

More from Chuck Jones

More films directed by Chuck Jones, best-rated first: Gremlins 2: The New Batch, From Hare to Eternity, Superior Duck and Another Froggy Evening.

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The Cat Above and the Mouse Below Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Tom der singende Kater” and “Tom et Jerry barbiers de Séville”.

Also known as
  • Tom der singende Kater
  • Tom et Jerry barbiers de Séville
  • Kotek i myszka w jednym stali domku
  • Il gatto sopra e il topo sotto
  • 汤姆猫演唱会
  • Egyszer fent aztán lent
  • El gat amunt i el ratolí avall
  • На сцене и под сценой

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The Cat Above and the Mouse Below FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Cat Above and the Mouse Below, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Cat Above and the Mouse Below?

The Cat Above and the Mouse Below runs 6 minutes.

When was The Cat Above and the Mouse Below released?

The Cat Above and the Mouse Below was released on February 25, 1964.

Who directed The Cat Above and the Mouse Below?

The Cat Above and the Mouse Below was directed by Chuck Jones.

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Who is in the cast of The Cat Above and the Mouse Below?

The Cat Above and the Mouse Below stars Terence Monk as Tom (singing voice).

Does The Cat Above and the Mouse Below have a post-credit scene?

No. The Cat Above and the Mouse Below has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Cat Above and the Mouse Below in?

The original language of The Cat Above and the Mouse Below is Italian.

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