Mighty Joe Young (1998)

6.3/10 114 min Adventure Family Action Fantasy

Overview

As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.

Cast

Charlize Theron

Jill Young

Bill Paxton

Gregg O'Hara

Rade Šerbedžija

Strasser

Peter Firth

Garth

David Paymer

Harry Ruben

Regina King

Cecily Banks

Robert Wisdom

Kweli

Naveen Andrews

Pindi

Lawrence Pressman

Dr. Baker

Linda Purl

Dr. Ruth Young

Mika Boorem

Young Jill Young

Geoffrey Blake

Vern

Christian Clemenson

Jack

Richard Riehle

Commander Gorman

Ray Harryhausen

Gentleman at Party

Terry Moore

Elegant Woman at Party

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