Krippendorf's Tribe
"He's discovered the wildest tribe in his own backyard!"
Originally released in 1998. Krippendorf's Tribe is a comedy/family film. directed by Todd Holland.
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, and Zakes Mokae
Synopsis
After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (89 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Krippendorf's Tribe about?
After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass ...
Who directed Krippendorf's Tribe?
Krippendorf's Tribe was directed by Todd Holland.
How long is Krippendorf's Tribe?
Krippendorf's Tribe has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Krippendorf's Tribe released?
Krippendorf's Tribe was released on February 27, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Krippendorf's Tribe?
The main cast of Krippendorf's Tribe includes Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Zakes Mokae, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Natasha Lyonne.