the rescuers is a 1977 american animated comedy-drama adventure movie. it was produced by walt disney productions. it was first released to movie theaters on june 22, 1977, by buena vista distribution. it is the 23rd disney animated movie. the movie is about the rescue aid society, an international mouse organization in new york city and shadowing the united nations. they are dedicated to helping abduction victims around the world at large. two of these mice, shy janitor bernard (bob newhart) and his co-agent, the elegant miss bianca (eva gabor), set out to rescue penny (michelle stacy), an orphan girl who is being held prisoner in devil's bayou by treasure huntress madame medusa (geraldine page).