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Mighty Joe Young · 1998

Mighty Joe Young (1998) is a Adventure / Family / Action film directed by Ron Underwood, starring Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, Rade Šerbedžija.

AdventureFamilyActionFantasy

Overview

As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.

Cast

Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, Rade Šerbedžija, Peter Firth, David Paymer, Regina King, Robert Wisdom, Naveen Andrews

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Frequently asked

What is "Mighty Joe Young" about?

As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.

When was "Mighty Joe Young" released?

Mighty Joe Young was released in 1998.

Who stars in "Mighty Joe Young"?

The cast includes Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, Rade Šerbedžija, Peter Firth.