The Secret of NIMH
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The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 American independent animated fantasy adventure film directed by Don Bluth in his directorial debut and based on Robert C. O'Brien's children's novel Mrs. Frisby and the R
Theatrical release poster by Tim Hildebrandt
Mrs. Brisby meeting Nicodemus. Backlighting techniques were used in this scene to give Nicodemus's eyes a bright glow. According to the commentary for the 2007 DVD release, Bluth wanted Nicodemus and the Great Owl to be seen as aspects of the same character, accounting for some similarities in their designs.
Don Bluth
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Donald Virgil Bluth is an American filmmaker, animator, video game designer and author. He came to prominence working for Walt Disney Productions before creating his own film studio in the early 1980s
The Secret of NIMH
…The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 American independent animated fantasy adventure film directed by Don Bluth in his directorial debut and based on Robert C. O'Brien's children's novel Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. Featuring an ensemble cast consisting of…
Bluth in 2025
Don Bluth Signature