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1949

Mighty Joe Young

Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack
Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!

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.

Duration

1h 34m

Released

July 27, 1949

Revenue

$1,950,000

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6.3

Rating117

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Lists25

Cast36

  • Terry Moore
  • Ben Johnson
  • Robert Armstrong
  • Frank McHugh
  • Douglas Fowley
  • Denis Greene
  • Paul Guilfoyle
  • Nestor Paiva
  • Regis Toomey

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