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.

Plot

The film tells the story of a widowed field mouse, Mrs. Brisby (Elizabeth Hartman), who attempts to find help to save her son Timothy (Ian Fried). Tim has pneumonia, and therefore cannot leave the Brisby home to avoid the spring plowing. Following advice given by the Great Owl (John Carradine), Brisby encounters the Rats of NIMH, who have escaped from a laboratory where human experiments made them intelligent. The Rats help Brisby protect her family.

Related Topics:
Widow - Mouse - Elizabeth Hartman - Pneumonia - Plow - John Carradine

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~