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Dunston Checks In (1996)

PG 88 min  -  Comedy | Adventure | Family  -   12 January 1996 (USA)
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Young boy befriends larcenous orangutan in luxury hotel.

Director:

Ken Kwapis

Writers:

John Hopkins (story), John Hopkins (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Alexander ...
Faye Dunaway ...
Eric Lloyd ...
Rupert Everett ...
Lord Rutledge
Graham Sack Graham Sack ...
Paul Reubens ...
Buck LaFarge
Glenn Shadix Glenn Shadix ...
Lionel Spalding
Nathan Davis Nathan Davis ...
Victor Dubrow
Jennifer Bassey ...
Mrs. Dellacroce
Judith Scott Judith Scott ...
Nancy
Bruce Beatty Bruce Beatty ...
Murray
Danny Comden ...
Norm
Steven Gilborn ...
Artie
Lois De Banzie Lois De Banzie ...
Mrs. Winthrop
Natalie Core Natalie Core ...
Mrs. Feldman
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Storyline

Robert's a beleaguered concierge of the luxury hotel owned by Mrs. Dubrow. She tells Robert an undercover reviewer is coming and to look sharp. If he does well he might get a promotion and some time off to take his sons, Brian and Kyle, on vacation. But then the villainous jewel-thief Rutledge checks in with his specially trained orangutan, Dunston. And when Dunston gets loose and tries to escape a life of crime with the help of Brian and Kyle, things go just a little lunatic. Written by Kathy Li  

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Plot Keywords:

Hotel | Orangutan | Boy | Dog | Hotel Manager  | See more »

Taglines:

He's about to turn a Five Star Hotel into a three ring circus.

Genres:

Comedy | Adventure | Family

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild language and sensuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

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Also Known As:

Apestreker See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$18,838,000 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The interior New York hotel scenes were filmed in Los Angeles at the old Bullocks Wilshire Building, which is no longer open. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The cake on Mrs. Dubrow's gown changes between shots. See more »

Quotes

Robert Grant: You got to get out of here. Mrs. Dubrow hates kids. She once kicked Big Bird in the nuts.
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Connections

References "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" (1993) See more »

Soundtracks

"Have Fun, Go Mad!"
Written by Blair Mackichan and Phil Taylor
Performed by Blair
Courtesy of Mercury Records, Ltd. (London)
by arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing See more »