Mighty Joe Young (1949)

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A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.

Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Action
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Roy Webb
Cinematography: J. Roy Hunt
Editing: Ted Cheesman
Production: Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Kiswahili
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Keywords

africa, gorilla, wrestler, decoy, black and white, ape, exotic pet, team roping, giant ape, king kong

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mighty Joe Young about?
A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
Who directed Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack.
Who stars in Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young stars Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong, Frank McHugh, Douglas Fowley, Denis Greene.
How long is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young is a Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Action film.
What is the budget of Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young had a budget of $2M.
How much did Mighty Joe Young gross?
Mighty Joe Young grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Mighty Joe Young produced?
Mighty Joe Young was produced in United States of America.