Mr Magoo
Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Kelly Lynch, Matt Keeslar, Nick Chinlund.
Directed By: Stanley Tong
Released By: Buena Vista
Theatrical Release Date: 12/25/1997
DVD Release Date: 12/12/2000
Run Time: 85 min.
Genre: Family and Children, Comedy
Rating: PG
Synopsis: Action-adventure director Stanley Tong (Supercop, Rumble in the
Bronx) did a change of pace by directing this live-action adaptation of UPA's
bumbling, near-sighted Mr. Magoo the animated-series character created during
the '40s by John Hubley and others for the cartoon short Ragtime Bear (1949).
Millionaire Quincy Magoo (Leslie Nielsen) won't admit he needs glasses, so
nephew Waldo (Matt Keeslar) removes obstacles in Magoo's path. At a museum
exhibition, when Magoo steps up to cut a ceremonial ribbon but instead severs a
power line, it sets in motion events making Magoo the target during an
international manhunt -- while he continually escapes mishaps by inches. Greg
Burson does the voice of Magoo in animated sequences at the film's beginning and
end. During the '50s, the animated character (voiced by Jim Backus) led to two
Oscars -- for the jazz-scored Rooty Toot Toot(1952) and the CinemaScope When
Magoo Flew(1955).