Mighty Joe Young

(Mighty Joe Young)

Synopsis

Lightning struck again when the team behind King Kong reunited to create another towering ape. A slick nightclub owner discovers the giant ape frolicking in Africa as the beloved pet of a young girl (Terry Moore). He brings both to Hollywood as a floor-show sensation, until some no-goods ply Joe with booze and the blitzed behemoth goes bonkers. Highlights such as Armstrong's henchmen trying to lasso Joe cowpoke style, Joe playing tug-of-war with musclemen and plenty of Joe-to-the-rescue action make Mighty Joe Young mighty fine entertainment.

A movie directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack

1949 - 94 minutes - Color - Mono - 1.37

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Main Cast

  • Jill Young
  • Gregg
  • Max O'Hara
  • Himself
  • Windy
  • Jones
  • Crawford
  • Smith
  • Brown
  • John Young
  • Jill Young, as a Girl
  • Schultz
  • Old Woman (unconfirmed)

Production

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Box-office

Budget
$2 500 000

Also Known As

  • Mr. Joseph Young of Africa (inc)
  • Могучий Джо Янг (inc)

Release dates

  • July 30, 1949
  • July 27, 1949 (New York City, New York)
  • July 30, 1949