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Cheetah (1989)

G 83 min  -  Family | Adventure  -   18 August 1989 (USA)
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An American boy and girl, spending six months in Kenya with their scientist parents adopt a cheetah... See full summary »

Director:

Jeff Blyth

Writers:

Alan Caillou (book), John Cotter (screen story), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Keith Coogan ...
Ted
Lucy Deakins Lucy Deakins ...
Susan
Timothy Landfield Timothy Landfield ...
Earl Johnson
Colin Mothupi Colin Mothupi ...
Morogo
Breon Gorman Breon Gorman ...
Jean Johnson
Ka Vundla Ka Vundla ...
Kipoin
Lydia Kigada Lydia Kigada ...
Lani
Kuldeep Bhakoo Kuldeep Bhakoo ...
Patel
Paul Onsongo Paul Onsongo ...
Abdallah
Anthony Baird Anthony Baird ...
Nigel
Rory McGuinness Rory McGuinness ...
Larry
Rod Jacobsen Rod Jacobsen ...
David
David Adido David Adido ...
Mwangi
Konga Mbandu Konga Mbandu ...
Police Captain
Martin Okello Martin Okello ...
Friendly Policeman
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Storyline

An American boy and girl, spending six months in Kenya with their scientist parents adopt a cheetah, only to realize that they must set it loose so that it can learn to hunt and be free. However, when the animal is captured by poachers planning to race it against greyhounds, the two city kids, together with a young African goat herder they befriended, head off into the wild to rescue the cheetah. Written by David Mullich <dmullich@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Cheetah | Poacher | Scientist | Kenya | Goat Herder  | See more »

Genres:

Family | Adventure

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A gepárd See more »

Filming Locations:

Kenya

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,636,118 (USA) (20 August 1989) (1310 Screens)

Gross:

$8,153,677 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)
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