Cheetah
Originally released in 1989. Cheetah is a drama/family film. directed by Jeff Blyth. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, and Timothy Landfield
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (41 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.2M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $8,153,677
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Silver Screen Partners III
Frequently Asked Questions
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, w...
Who directed Cheetah?
Cheetah was directed by Jeff Blyth.
How long is Cheetah?
Cheetah has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Cheetah released?
Cheetah was released on August 18, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cheetah?
The main cast of Cheetah includes Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield, Colin Mothupi, Breon Gorman.