United States / Oct 27, 1989 / PG
A very funny movie about getting serious.
1h 25min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nan Martin | Mrs. Norton |
| Alexa Kenin | |
| Jon Matthews | Tyler Forbes |
| Crystal Buda | Cleo Grable |
| Ivan Bonar | Dr. Ridley |
| Vivian Warfield | Blaze de Teo |
| Janni Brenn | Mrs. Parrish |
| Steven Kent Foster | Nerd |
| Cynthia Vance | Co-Ed |
| Joyce Brothers | Visiting Psychologist |
| Al Jones | Site Committee |
| Peter Prouse | Site Committee |
| Alexa Kenin | Sheila Sandusky |
| Dan J.P. Ciernia | Student (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Animal Behavior |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | CineStar Productions, Rasmussen |
| Release date | 27 ottobre 1989 |
| Executive producer | Randolph Clendenen |
| Production | Karen Koch, Kjehl Rasmussen, Edward Glass |
| Writer | Susan Rice |
| Cinematography | Richard Bowen |
| Assistant directors | Jenny Bowen, Kjehl Rasmussen |
| Camera operators | Richard Bowen |
| Additional photography | Richard Bowen |
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| Production design | Jeannine Oppewall, David Brisbin, Lisa Fischer |
| Art direction | David Brisbin, Lisa Fischer, Jeannine Oppewall |
| Set decoration | Lisa Fischer, David Brisbin, Jeannine Oppewall |
| Music | Cliff Eidelman |
| Sound | Cliff Eidelman |
| Costume design | Durinda Wood |
| Makeup | Durinda Wood |
| Hairstyling | Durinda Wood |
Release dates
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