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Mighty Joe Young (1998) 5.4
After Mighty Joe Young is brought to America for safety reasons, he escapes and rampages through Hollywood, spurred by tormentors out for revenge. Director:Ron Underwood |
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Cast
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Garth
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Harry Ruben
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Kweli
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Pindi
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Dr. Elliot Baker
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Dr. Ruth Young
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Young Jill Young
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Vern
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Jack
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Jason
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Storyline
The baby gorilla left in her care grows up to become a hugely tall and broad specimen by the name of Joe, living in the mountains as a mostly unseen legend among people who live there. Along comes an eco-minded emissary from a California sanctuary, who talks the jungle girl into providing safe haven for Joe at the L.A. facility. The transition is not without discomfort, but everything is aggravated via a conspiracy of poachers to get Joe into their own greedy hands! Written by Anthony Pereyra <hypersonic91@yahoo.com>
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Survival is an instinct.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for some menacing action violence and mild language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
25 December 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Store Joe Young See more »Box Office
Budget:
$90,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£450,947 (UK) (26 March 1999)Gross:
£4,307,343 (UK) (18 June 1999)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Greg O'Hara: [pausing] If I get bit and prove true, you'll come with me?
Jill Young: Yep. What do you think?
Greg O'Hara: [staring at her] I think that's the biggest load of crap I've ever heard.
Jill Young: [smiles] maybe you're not such ...
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Written by James Horner and Will Jennings
Choir Direction/Arrangement by Lebo M.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Terry Moore, Ray Harryhausen: The star of the original Mighty Joe Young, and the legendary stop-motion animator (who did most of the animation on the 1949 film) appear as an elderly couple at the gala. Looking at Jill Young, Terry Moore states, "She reminds me of somebody, but I can't think who." Harryhausen replies, "You, when we first met." See more »Quotes
Jill Young: [Gregg is holding out his hand to shake on their deal that Jill is in charge of Joe if they go with him to L.A] That's not how we make deals around here. You have to get bitten by a Mahooky Spider, you'll get a fever and delusions. You'll start to say things. Then if you're intensions prove true... we trust you.Greg O'Hara: [pausing] If I get bit and prove true, you'll come with me?
Jill Young: Yep. What do you think?
Greg O'Hara: [staring at her] I think that's the biggest load of crap I've ever heard.
Jill Young: [smiles] maybe you're not such ...
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Soundtracks
"Windsong"Written by James Horner and Will Jennings
Choir Direction/Arrangement by Lebo M.
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I've seen this film several times and have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it each time. The performances from from Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton are excellent and the Special Effects are tremendous. The film has a relatively straightforward plot, but also has some powerful emotional scenes as well. The film is well written and directed with it ensuring it appeals to children who will not be frightened by Joe. Moreover, this is not a horror film but rather a story of a misunderstood creature that wants to be at peace. Mighty Joe You is one of the better films out there suitable for both children and adults to enjoy and I highly recommended it.
10/10