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Mighty Joe Young
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Mighty Joe Young

1949-07-13 · 94 min · ★ 6.4

Adventure · Fantasy · Drama · Action

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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Directors
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Production companies
Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,800,000
Revenue
USD 1,950,000

Top 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
Mary FieldSecretary (uncredited)
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbyOrphanage matron (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersNightclub patron (uncredited)
Iris AdrianIris AdrianGloria (uncredited)
Jack PennickJack PennickSam (uncredited)
Joyce ComptonJoyce ComptonAlice (uncredited)
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerJones (uncredited)
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsAttorney (uncredited)
Henry KulkyHenry KulkyStrong Man (uncredited)

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