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Monkey Trouble (1994)

PG  96 min  -  Adventure | Comedy | Family   -  18 March 1994 (USA)
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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
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Cast

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

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Taglines:

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

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for a moment of menace See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA | Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Pet See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$16,344,520 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Harvey Keitel reputedly made the film for his young daughter. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When the monkey decides to run away form the gypsy he is wearing a black diaper. In the following outdoor shots the diaper is missing See more »

Quotes

Cab driver: [looking official and impersonal behind dark glasses] Sorry, we don't take little kids without an accompanying adult.
Eva: But this is an emergency! I've got to get where I'm going right away! Please, mister! I'm telling you the truth!
Cab driver: [lowering his sunglasses to indicate that he is a bit human and understanding after all] You got money?
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Crazy Credits

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

Connections

References The Wizard of Oz (1939) See more »

Soundtracks

"GIRLS"
Performed by Gee Boyz
Written by Darlene Gallegos See more »