The Secret of NIMH

The Secret of NIMH (alternatively spelled "The Secret of N.I.M.H.") is an 1982 animated film adaptation of the Newbery-winning book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, written by American author Robert C. O'Brien. The title of the movie was later used for newer editions of the book. It was directed by Don Bluth, produced by Aurora Pictures, and released by United Artists. It had the tagline: Right before your eyes and beyond your wildest dreams.

Cast members

(all voices)

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The main characters

• Elizabeth Hartman - Mrs. Brisby
• John Carradine - The Great Owl
• Dom DeLuise - Jeremy
• Derek Jacobi - Nicodemus
• Arthur Malet - Mr. Ages
• Hermione Baddeley - Auntie Shrew
• Peter Strauss - Justin
• Paul Shenar - Jenner

The Brisby children

• Shannen Doherty - Teresa
• Jodi Hicks - Cynthia
• Wil Wheaton - Martin
• Ian Fried - Timothy

The Fitzgibbons family

• Tom Hatten - Farmer Fitzgibbons
• Lucille Bliss - Mrs. Fitzgibbons
• Joshua Lawrence - Billy Fitzgibbons