David Michener

Animation 1986

The Great Mouse Detective

Screenwriter · Director

When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.

• Adventure
• Crime
• Mystery

Animation 1977

The Rescuers

Screenwriter

Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters.

• Adventure
• Fantasy
• Young readers

Animation 1988

Oliver & Company

Screenwriter

Putting its own 'twist' on the story of Oliver Twist, the orange runt of a litter of kittens must fight for survival on the rough streets on New York City, finding unlikely friends in the dogs owned by a down-on-his luck man named Fagin. Soon, Oliver and his new band of comrades must fight for survival when Fagin is unable to pay his debts.

• Comedy
• Young readers
• Animation

Animation 1981

The Fox and the Hound

Screenwriter

When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!

• Adventure
• Drama
• Young readers