A young boy befriends a larcenous orangutan in a luxury hotel.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jason Alexander | ... | Robert Grant | |
| Faye Dunaway | ... | Mrs. Dubrow | |
| Eric Lloyd | ... | Kyle Grant | |
| Rupert Everett | ... | Lord Rutledge | |
| Graham Sack | ... | Brian Grant | |
| Paul Reubens | ... | Buck LaFarge | |
| Glenn Shadix | ... | Lionel Spalding | |
| Nathan Davis | ... | Victor Dubrow | |
| Jennifer Bassey | ... | Mrs. Dellacroce | |
| Judith Scott | ... | Nancy | |
| Bruce Beatty | ... | Murray | |
| Danny Comden | ... | Norm | |
| Steven Gilborn | ... | Artie | |
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Lois De Banzie | ... | Mrs. Winthrop |
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Natalie Core | ... | Mrs. Feldman |
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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
Plot Keywords:
brother brother relationship | hotel owner | vacation | mischief | prank |Taglines:
He's about to turn a Five Star Hotel into a three ring circus.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for some mild language and sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
12 January 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$2,996,891, 14 January 1996Gross USA:
$9,871,065Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$9,871,065Company Credits
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ColorAspect Ratio:
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Written by Roy E. Montrell and Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell (as Robert Blackwell)
Performed by Buckwheat Zydeco
Courtesy of Island Records, Inc.
by arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing
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The bandage on Dunston's hand. See more »Crazy Credits
During the opening credits, the morning preparations in a luxury hotel are shown. As the credits end, a concierge in a top hat opens the door with the words "Welcome to the Majestic Hotel". See more »Soundtracks
Ooh-WowWritten by Roy E. Montrell and Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell (as Robert Blackwell)
Performed by Buckwheat Zydeco
Courtesy of Island Records, Inc.
by arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing
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Very unique plot, well acted, well directed and highly recommend! Good film for the entire family! The title and leaders might be deceiving, but what kid (or adult) doesn't love a monkey making a monkey out of snooty adults? Jason Alexander (George from "Seinfeld" being the responsible, single father of two boys and manager of a major hotel is stretch, at least initially due to his stereotype; however, after watching it a half hour you forget that it is "George" and get involved with the other characters.
Another reason to watch is to see Faye Dunaway's amazing post-op face lift and Pee-wee Herman as the "Animal Catcher"? Good, clean fun for the whole family!