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Mighty Joe Young

“Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!”

★ 6.4 / 10 (128 votes)July 13, 194994 minEN
AdventureFantasyDramaAction

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateJuly 13, 1949
StatusReleased
Runtime94 min
Rating★ 6.4 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish, Swahili
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$1,800,000
Revenue$1,950,000
ProductionArgosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
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Crew

Director

Ernest B. Schoedsack

Writers

Merian C. Cooper, Ruth Rose

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Cast

Terry MooreTerry MooreJill Young
Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonGregg Johnson
Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongMax O'Hara
Frank McHughFrank McHughWindy
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyJones
Denis GreeneDenis GreeneCrawford
Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleSmith
Nestor PaivaNestor PaivaBrown
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyJohn Young
Lora Lee MichelLora Lee MichelJill (as a child)
James FlavinJames FlavinSchultz
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Mary FieldSecretary (uncredited)
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