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Overview

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Director:
Jonathan Kaplan
Writers:
Lawrence Lasker (story)
Stanley Weiser (screenplay)
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Release Date:
17 April 1987 (USA) more
Tagline:
When the Air Force assigned Jimmy Garrett to a top secret project, he didn't know what he was in for. Neither did they. more
Plot:
A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious "Project X"... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
User Comments:
A very touching and uplifting movie, regardless of what PETA says... more (25 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Willie ... Virgil
Okko ... Goofy
Karanja ... Goliath
Luke ... Bluebeard
Harry ... Ginger
Arthur ... Winston
Clafu ... Spike
Lucy ... Razzberry
Lulu ... Ethel
Mousie ... New recruit

Matthew Broderick ... Jimmy Garrett

Helen Hunt ... Teri

William Sadler ... Dr. Carroll (as Bill Sadler)
Johnny Ray McGhee ... Robertson
Jonathan Stark ... Sgt. Krieger
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Additional Details

Runtime:
108 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Company:
Amercent Films more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When they decide to take Virgil out of the complex, Garrett says "let's get the hell out of here" but his words don't match his mouth. more
Quotes:
Jimmy Garrett: A human pilot would react differently, because a human pilot would know that he's going to die. more
Soundtrack:
You Baby You more

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5 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
A very touching and uplifting movie, regardless of what PETA says..., 6 March 2005
8/10
Author: inianj02 from United States

I really enjoyed this movie, despite what cynics, bigots and critics say, who can't appreciate a drama that stands on it's own two feet.

It may be regarded as a "chick flick," but it's designed for those who have a heart, who have feelings. I saw this movie as a kid and recently bought it on DVD; I enjoy it now, just as much as I did when I was younger.

I realize that what was done in this movie has been done already in real life years ago, by the US Air Force, but this is a movie--it should be taken lightly as one.

The soundtrack is important in most movies and does great justice to this one. You'd have to appreciate composers of classical music, such as Horner, to appreciate this one. The acting was good and the chimps steal about half of the scenes because it's mostly about them.

I wonder how PETA felt about this movie. I just don't want to hear or read about them whining about anyone harming the chimps...

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