Overview

An American boy and girl, spending six months in Kenya with their scientist parents adopt a cheetah, only to realize that they must set it loose so that it can learn to hunt and be free. However, when the animal is captured by poachers planning to race it against greyhounds, the two city kids, together with a young African goat herder they befriended, head off into the wild to rescue the cheetah.

Cast

Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield, Colin Mothupi, Breon Gorman, Ka Vundla, Lydia Kigada, Kuldeep Bhakoo

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What is "Cheetah" about?

An American boy and girl, spending six months in Kenya with their scientist parents adopt a cheetah, only to realize that they must set it loose so that it can learn to hunt and be free. However, when the animal is captured by poachers planning to race it against greyhounds, the two city kids, together with a young African goat herder they befriended, head off into the wild to rescue the cheetah.

When was "Cheetah" released?

Cheetah was released in 1989.

Who stars in "Cheetah"?

The cast includes Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield, Colin Mothupi.

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