Animal Behavior (1989)

A sign language scholar's romance is disrupted by a chimp.

Directors:

Kjehl Rasmussen, H. Anne Riley

Writer:

Susan Rice

Stars:

Karen Allen, Armand Assante, Josh Mostel

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Karen Allen	...	Alex Bristow
Armand Assante	...	Mark Mathias
Josh Mostel	...	Mel Gorsky
Holly Hunter	...	Coral Grable
Richard Libertini	...	Doctor Parrish
Jon Matthews	...	Tyler Forbes
Nan Martin	...	Mrs. Norton
Crystal Buda	...	Cleo Grable
Ivan Bonar	...	Dr. Ridley
Vivian Warfield	...	Blaze De Teo
Janni Brenn	...	Mrs. Parrish
Steven Kent Foster	...	Nerd
Cynthia Vance	...	Co-Ed
Joyce Brothers	...	Visiting Psychologist (as Dr. Joyce Brothers)
Alice Drummond	...	Site Committee

Storyline

The beautiful biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees: instead of machines she uses a simple sign language. Her research and competition with ignorant colleagues lets her overlook the amorous approaches of cellist Mark. She accepts his help, but no more, because she believes he's married.

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Plot Keywords:

monkey actor | simian fiction | monkey | independent film

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 October 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ein Affe zum Knutschen

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CineStar Productions, Rasmussen

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

This is a light romantic comedy with great shots of the University of New Mexico.

As an extra in this movie, I got to see the behind the scenes production and found myself entranced by the innate sweetness of Holly Hunter and Karen Allen. The movie is not terribly deep; however, it it is funny and provides what it was meant to: entertainment. Filmed mostly at the University of New Mexico in the early 80's, the scenery is gorgeous.