Mighty Joe Young
"Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!"
Originally released in 1949. Mighty Joe Young is a adventure/fantasy film. directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack.
Starring Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, and Robert Armstrong
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (121 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,800,000
- Revenue
- $1,950,000
Production Companies
- Argosy Pictures
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Mighty Joe Young released?
Mighty Joe Young was released on July 13, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mighty Joe Young?
The main cast of Mighty Joe Young includes Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong, Frank McHugh, Douglas Fowley.
Is Mighty Joe Young worth watching?
Mighty Joe Young has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 121 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.