Mighty Joe Young (1998 movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mighty Joe Young |
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| Directed by | Ron Underwood |
| Produced by | Ted Hartley Tom Jacobson |
| Written by | Merian C. Cooper Ruth Rose Mark Rosenthal Lawrence Konner |
| Starring | Bill Paxton Charlize Theron John Alexander Naveen Andrews |
| Music by | James Horner |
| Cinematography | Donald Peterman |
| Editing by | Paul Hirsch |
| Studio | RKO Pictures |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Release date(s) | December 25, 1998 |
| Running time | 114 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $90 million |
| Money made | $50,632,037 |
Mighty Joe Young is an exciting adventure movie from 1998. It was directed by Ron Underwood and produced by Ted Hartley and Tom Jacobson. This film was released on December 25, 1998, just in time for Christmas! It's a remake of an older movie from 1949, also called Mighty Joe Young. The movie tells the story of a giant gorilla and his human friends.
Meet the Characters
This movie features a talented group of actors who bring the story to life.
Main Human Characters
- Jill Young is played by Charlize Theron. She is a young woman who has a special bond with Joe.
- Professor Gregory "Gregg" O'Hara is played by Bill Paxton. He is a wildlife expert who helps Jill protect Joe.
The Amazing Joe Young
- Mighty Joe Young himself is played by John Alexander. He is a very large gorilla who needs protection from those who want to harm him.
Other Important Roles
- Andrei Strasser is played by Rade Serbedzija. He is a hunter who causes trouble for Joe.
- Cecily Banks is played by Regina King. She is a helpful character in the story.
- Pindi is played by Naveen Andrews. He is a guide who helps Gregg in Africa.
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