Monkey Shines (1988) Horror Thriller Drama Sci-Fi
Monkey Shines (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our Monkey Shines Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 6.48/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.1/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.3/10
Monkey Shines Plot Synopsis:
When Allan becomes a quadriplegic he loses all hope for living until he meets Ella - a monkey trained to fetch and carry for him around the house, obeying him in all things. But Ella is part of another experiment, and when she starts responding to Allan's underlying rage and frustration she has the ability to carry out her master's darkest wishes.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A quadriplegic man has a trained monkey help him with his paralysis, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master.
Tagline: See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil...
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Monkey Shines Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Awards: 7
Nominations: 2
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What is Monkey Shines Streaming On?
Monkey Shines is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Writers: Michael Stewart, George A. Romero
Producers: Charles Evans, Peter Grunwald, Peter R. McIntosh, Gerald S. Paonessa
Editors: Pasquale Buba
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Monkey Shines (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
Monkey Shines Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Beghe | ... | Allan Mann |
| John Pankow | ... | Geoffrey Fisher |
| Kate McNeil | ... | Melanie Parker |
| Joyce Van Patten | ... | Dorothy Mann |
| Christine Forrest | ... | Maryanne Hodges |
| Stephen Root | ... | Dean Burbage |
| Stanley Tucci | ... | Dr. John Wiseman |
| Boo | ... | Ella |
| Janine Turner | ... | Linda Aikman |
| William Newman | ... | Doc Williams |
| Tudi Wiggins | ... | Esther Fry |
| Tom Quinn | ... | Charlie Cunningham |
| Chuck Baker | ... | Ambulance Driver |
| Patricia Tallman | ... | Party Guest |
| David Early | ... | Anesthetist |
| Michael Naft | ... | Young Allan |
| Tina Romero | ... | Child Playing |
| Mitchell Baseman | ... | Child Playing |
| Lia Savini | ... | Child Playing |
| Anthony Dileo Jr. | ... | Vandal (as Tim DiLeo) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jason Beghe (b. March 12, 1960) – Allan Mann
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jason Beghè - John Pankow (b. February 18, 1955) – Geoffrey Fisher
Sign: Aquarius - Kate McNeil (b. August 17, 1959) – Melanie Parker
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Kathryn McNeil | Kathy McNeil - Joyce Van Patten – Dorothy Mann
- Christine Forrest – Maryanne Hodges
Also known as: Cristine Forrest | Christine Forrest Romero | Christine Romero | Chris Romero - Stephen Root (b. November 17, 1951) – Dean Burbage
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Steve Root - Stanley Tucci (b. November 11, 1960) – Dr. John Wiseman
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Stanley Oliver Tucci - Boo – Ella
- Janine Turner (b. December 6, 1962) – Linda Aikman
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - William Newman, as Doc Williams, passed away at age 80 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: William M. Newman - Tudi Wiggins – Esther Fry
- Tom Quinn, as Charlie Cunningham, passed away at age 79 in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Thomas M. Quinn - Chuck Baker – Ambulance Driver
- Patricia Tallman (b. September 4, 1957) – Party Guest
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Pat J. Tallman | Patricia Jane Tallman | Pat Tallman | Patricia Tillman - David Early, as Anesthetist, passed away at age 74 in Clearwater, Florida, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: David L. Early
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