Monkey Trouble (1994)

A young girl's life turns hairy when her new pet monkey turns out to be a trained pickpocket on the run from a scheming gypsy.

Director:

Franco Amurri

Writers:

Franco Amurri, Stu Krieger

Stars:

Finster, Thora Birch, Harvey Keitel

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Finster	...	Dodger
Thora Birch	...	Eva
Harvey Keitel	...	Azro
Mimi Rogers	...	Amy
Christopher McDonald	...	Tom
Adrian Johnson	...	Jack
Julian Johnson	...	Jack
Kevin Scannell	...	Peter
Alison Elliott	...	Tessa
Robert Miranda	...	Drake
Victor Argo	...	Charlie
Remy Ryan	...	Katie
Adam LaVorgna	...	Mark
Jo Champa	...	Annie
John Lafayette	...	Cates

Storyline

Eva is a girl that is feeling left out and ignored when her new baby brother arrives. Nothing is going well for her, until she finds a new friend. Her new friend is Dodger, a monkey. Dodger and Eva become close friends and entertain crowds at the Boardwalk. That is, until Eva finds out that Roger has a hidden talent - he's a trained thief.

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Plot Keywords:

monkey | animal | cartoon on tv | lifting person in air | monkey actor | 

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Taglines:

Eva's new friend has big eyes, hairy feet, and very sticky fingers.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for a moment of menace

Details

Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pet

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$16,344,520 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Effe Productions, New Line Cinema, Pery Main Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Director Franco Amurri was inspired to make the film because of the constant pleading of his young daughter for a pet.

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Goofs

Late in the film, Eva's little brother runs out of a bedroom to get their mother. He is barefoot, but he runs back in wearing shoes.

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Quotes

Azro: [message on answering machine] It's the machine. You know what to do!

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Crazy Credits

The film is dedicated "For Eva", after Eva Amurri, director Franco Amurri's daughter.

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Connections

Features The Wabbit Who Came to Supper (1942)

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Soundtracks

"MONKEY SHINES"
Written and Performed by Robert J. Walsh
Courtesy of Screenmusic International
Screenmusic International (BMI)

User Reviews

Excellent comedy for all ages

MONKEY TROUBLE, in my opinion, is an excellent comedy for all ages! I really loved Dodger. If I could have, I would have stroked him and held him myself. It only makes me wonder where I would hide him or her if I were to have a monkey for a pet. The soundtrack was smashing, the costumes were perfectly designed, everyone was cast perfectly, and the direction was flawless. In conclusion, I highly recommend this excellent comedy for all ages to any Thora Birch or Harvey Keitel fan who hasn't seen it. You're in for a real treat and a good time, so go to the video store, rent it or buy it, kick back with someone close to you, and watch it. I guarantee you you'll thoroughly enjoy it.