Titus: The Gorilla King
Originally released in 2008. Titus: The Gorilla King is a documentary film. directed by David Allen. At just 48 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bernard Hill
Synopsis
The compelling story of one of the most successful mountain gorillas that has ever lived - a huge silverback called Titus. The programme starts in 1967, when the researcher Dian Fossey first made contact with a group of mountain gorillas in Rwanda. She opened up a window on to their secret lives. Forty years on, this film reveals the complete and dramatic life story of one individual animal. Titus's father was murdered by poachers in front of his very eyes. His mother abandoned him in the subsequent chaos. His family disintegrated. He should have died. But we reveal how Titus survived against all the odds. Titus's present day trials and tribulations take the viewer back in time to reveal key moments in Titus's history. Using testament from eyewitnesses, the film relives one individual mountain gorilla's extraordinary battle for survival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
0h 48m
48 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Titus: The Gorilla King about?
The compelling story of one of the most successful mountain gorillas that has ever lived - a huge silverback called Titus. The programme starts in 1967, when the researcher Dian Fossey first made c...
Who directed Titus: The Gorilla King?
Titus: The Gorilla King was directed by David Allen.
How long is Titus: The Gorilla King?
Titus: The Gorilla King has a runtime of 0 hours and 48 minutes (48 minutes total).
When was Titus: The Gorilla King released?
Titus: The Gorilla King was released on January 1, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Titus: The Gorilla King?
The main cast of Titus: The Gorilla King includes Bernard Hill.