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Mighty Joe Young (1998) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.40/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.4/10
Mighty Joe Young Plot Synopsis:
The baby gorilla left in her care grows up to become a hugely tall and broad specimen by the name of Joe, living in the mountains as a mostly unseen legend amongst the people who live there. Along comes eco-minded emissary Gregg O'Hara (Bill Paxton), who is from a California sanctuary, and who talks jungle girl Jill Young (Charlize Theron) into providing a safe haven for Joe at the Los Angeles facility. The transition is not without discomfort, but everything is aggravated via a conspiracy of poachers to get Joe into their own greedy hands.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The baby gorilla left in her care grows up to become a hugely tall and broad specimen by the name of Joe, living in the mountains as a mostly unseen legend among people who live there. Along comes an eco-minded emissary from a California sanctuary, who talks the jungle girl into providing safe haven for Joe at the L.A. facility. The transition is not without discomfort, but everything is aggravated via a conspiracy of poachers to get Joe into their own greedy hands!
Tagline: Survival is an instinct.
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Type: MovieYear: 1998 (more 1998 movies)
Box Office: $50,632,037
Nominations: 4
Language: English, Swahili
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Mighty Joe Young Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 25, 1998
Writers: Merian C. Cooper, Ruth Rose, Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner
Producers: Jim Chory, Michael Fottrell, Ted Hartley, Tom Jacobson, Gail Katz, Jacqueline Levine, Mark Lisson, Gary Stutman, Ralph Winter
Editors: Paul Hirsch
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Mighty Joe Young (1998) Cast (Click to Expand)
Mighty Joe Young Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Charlize Theron | ... | Jill Young |
| Bill Paxton | ... | Gregg O''Hara |
| Rade Serbedzija | ... | Strasser |
| Peter Firth | ... | Garth |
| David Paymer | ... | Harry Ruben |
| Regina King | ... | Cecily Banks |
| Robert Wisdom | ... | Kweli |
| Naveen Andrews | ... | Pindi |
| Lawrence Pressman | ... | Dr. Baker |
| Linda Purl | ... | Dr. Ruth Young |
| Mika Boorem | ... | Young Jill Young |
| Geoffrey Blake | ... | Vern |
| Christian Clemenson | ... | Jack |
| Cory Buck | ... | Jason |
| Liz Georges | ... | Jason''s Mother |
| Richard Riehle | ... | Commander Gorman |
| Cynthia Allison | ... | News Reporter |
| Ken Taylor | ... | News Reporter |
| Ray Harryhausen | ... | Gentleman at Party |
| Terry Moore | ... | Elegant Woman at Party |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Charlize Theron (b. August 7, 1975) – Jill Young
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9¾" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Sharliz Teron - Bill Paxton, as Gregg O''Hara, passed away at age 61 in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Pete Lautrec | 'Wild' Bill Paxton | William Paxton - Rade Serbedzija (b. July 27, 1946) – Strasser
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Rade Serbedjija | Rade Sherbedgia | Radé Sherbedgia | Rade Sherbedzija - Peter Firth (b. October 27, 1953) – Garth
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - David Paymer (b. August 30, 1954) – Harry Ruben
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Regina King (b. January 15, 1971) – Cecily Banks
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Regina - Robert Wisdom (b. September 14, 1953) – Kweli
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Bob Wisdom | Robert Ray Wisdom - Naveen Andrews (b. January 17, 1969) – Pindi
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Lawrence Pressman (b. July 10, 1939) – Dr. Baker
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Larry Pressman - Linda Purl (b. September 2, 1955) – Dr. Ruth Young
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Mika Boorem (b. August 18, 1987) – Young Jill Young
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Geoffrey Blake (b. August 20, 1962) – Vern
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Geffrey Blake | Geoffrey Ferrell - Christian Clemenson (b. March 17, 1958) – Jack
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Cory Buck – Jason
- Liz Georges – Jason''s Mother
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