Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!

NR 1949 · 94 min · ★ 6.4 · Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Action

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.

Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack · Written by Ruth Rose

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