Release Date: 1971
DVD Release Date: August 8th, 2006
G|1 hr 26 min
Plot Summary
Suicidal poet Archy (Eddie Bracken) tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel (Carol Channing), but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill (Alan Reed).
Cast: Eddie Bracken, John Carradine, Carol Channing, Joan Gerber, Alan Reed, Ken Sansom
Director: John D. Wilson
