Mighty Joe Young(1949)
“Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!”
Overview
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.
Director
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Studio
Argosy Pictures
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Terry Moore
as Jill Young
Ben Johnson
as Gregg Johnson
Robert Armstrong
as Max O'Hara
Frank McHugh
as Windy
Douglas Fowley
as Jones
Denis Greene
as Crawford
Paul Guilfoyle
as Smith
Nestor Paiva
as Brown
Regis Toomey
as John Young
Lora Lee Michel
as Jill (as a child)
James Flavin
as Schultz
Mary Field
as Secretary (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Argosy Pictures • RKO Radio Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mighty Joe Young?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mighty Joe Young (1949).
What is Mighty Joe Young about?▼
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.
Who directed Mighty Joe Young?▼
Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack and released in 1949. It is a adventure, fantasy, drama, action film.
How long is Mighty Joe Young?▼
Mighty Joe Young has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Mighty Joe Young?▼
The cast of Mighty Joe Young includes Terry Moore as Jill Young, Ben Johnson as Gregg Johnson, Robert Armstrong as Max O'Hara, Frank McHugh as Windy, Douglas Fowley as Jones and more.
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