Monkeys, Go Home! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monkeys, Go Home! |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Andrew V. McLaglen |
| Produced by | Walt Disney |
| Screenplay by | Maurice Tombragel |
| Starring | Maurice Chevalier Yvette Mimieux Dean Jones |
| Music by | Robert F. Brunner |
| Cinematography | William E. Snyder |
| Editing by | Marsh Hendry |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | February 8, 1967 (San Francisco) |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $3,000,000 (US/ Canada) |
Monkeys, Go Home! is a fun American comedy film from 1967. It was made by Walt Disney Productions. The movie was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. It stars famous actors like Maurice Chevalier and Yvette Mimieux. This film came out on February 8, 1967. It was the first big movie from Disney after Walt Disney passed away.
What's the Story About?
The movie is about a man named Hank Dussard. He moves to France to start a new life. Hank buys an olive grove, which is a farm where olives grow. He has a big idea to help with the harvest. Hank decides to use chimpanzees to pick the olives!
This idea makes the local workers very upset. They are worried about their jobs. Hank tries to show everyone that the chimps are helpful. He gets some support from Father Sylvain, a kind priest. His neighbor, Maria Riserau, also helps him. Together, they try to win over the town. Will Hank and his chimps succeed? You'll have to watch to find out!
Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play:
- Maurice Chevalier as Father Sylvain
- Dean Jones as Hank Dussard
- Yvette Mimieux as Maria Riserau
- Bernard Woringer as Marcel Cartucci
- Clément Harari as Emile Paurilis
- Yvonne Constant as Yolande Angelli
- Marcel Hillaire as Mayor Gaston Lou
- Jules Munshin as Monsieur Piastillio
- Alan Carney as Grocer
- Maurice Marsac as Fontanino
- Darleen Carr as Sidoni Riserau
