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A very funny movie about getting serious.
3.6 / 10 IMDb October 27, 1989 1h 25m
Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.
Director
Runtime
1h 25m
Release Date
October 27, 1989
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Karen Allen
as Alex Bristow
Armand Assante
as Mark Mathias
Josh Mostel
as Mel Gorsky
Holly Hunter
as Coral Grable
Richard Libertini
as Doctor Parrish
Joyce Brothers
as Herself
Alice Drummond
as Site Committee
Nan Martin
as Mrs. Norton
Alexa Kenin
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Jon Matthews
as Tyler Forbes
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Crystal Buda
as Cleo Grable
Ivan Bonar
as Dr. Ridley
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Vivian Warfield
as Blaze de Teo
Janni Brenn
as Mrs. Parrish
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Steven Kent Foster
as Nerd
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Cynthia Vance
as Co-Ed
Joyce Brothers
as Visiting Psychologist
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Al Jones
as Site Committee
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Peter Prouse
as Site Committee
Alexa Kenin
as Sheila Sandusky
Production Companies
CineStar Productions
Rasmussen
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