USA,
1949, 94 min
Directed by:
Ernest B. SchoedsackCinematography:
J. Roy HuntComposer:
Roy WebbCast:
Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong, Frank McHugh, Douglas Fowley, Paul Guilfoyle, Nestor Paiva, Regis Toomey, Ellen Corby, Dwayne Hickman, Ray Walker (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
A slick nightclub owner (Robert Armstrong) discovers the giant ape frolicking in Africa as the beloved pet of a young girl (Terry Moore). He brings both to Hollywood as a floor-show sensation, until some no-goods ply Joe with booze and the blitzed behemoth goes bonkers. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1950 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
The Saturn Awards
- 2016 - Best DVD or Blu-ray Collection