Gorillas in the Mist(1988)
“At the far ends of the earth she found a reason to live, and a cause to fight for.”
Overview
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
Director
Michael Apted
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$22M
Cast
Sigourney Weaver
as Dian Fossey
Bryan Brown
as Bob Campbell
Julie Harris
as Roz Carr
John Omirah Miluwi
as Sembagare
Iain Cuthbertson
as Dr. Louis Leakey
Konstantin Aleksandrov
as Claude Van Veeten
Waigwa Wachira
as Mukara
Iain Glen
as Brendan
David Lansbury
as Larry
Maggie O'Neill
as Kim
Konga Mbandu
as Rushemba
Michael J. Reynolds
as Howard Dowd
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$22M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Warner Bros. Pictures • The Guber-Peters Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gorillas in the Mist?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Gorillas in the Mist (1988).
What is Gorillas in the Mist about?▼
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
Who directed Gorillas in the Mist?▼
Gorillas in the Mist was directed by Michael Apted and released in 1988. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Gorillas in the Mist?▼
Gorillas in the Mist has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in Gorillas in the Mist?▼
The cast of Gorillas in the Mist includes Sigourney Weaver as Dian Fossey, Bryan Brown as Bob Campbell, Julie Harris as Roz Carr, John Omirah Miluwi as Sembagare, Iain Cuthbertson as Dr. Louis Leakey and more.
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