Mighty Joe Young / an RKO production ; [presented by] John Ford and Merian C. Cooper ; screenplay by Ruth Rose ; directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack

Uniform Title:: Mighty Joe Young (Motion picture : 1949)
Published:: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2005]
Physical Description:: 1 videodisc (approximately 94 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Additional Creators:: Ford, John, 1894-1973, Cooper, Merian C., Rose, Ruth, 1896-1978, Schoedsack, Ernest B., 1893-1979, Moore, Terry, 1929-, Johnson, Ben, 1918-1996, Armstrong, Robert, 1890-1973, McHugh, Frank, 1899-1981, RKO Radio Pictures, and Warner Home Video (Firm)

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Language Note:

English dialogue, English, French, or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Summary:

Mighty Joe Young is a 15-foot African gorilla. His best friend and protector is Jill Young. Against her better judgment, Jill allows Joe to be brought to the States as a nightclub attraction. He later breaks loose and goes on a rampage.

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ISBN:

0780650727
9780780650725

Audience Notes:

MPAA rating: PG.

Note:

Title from container.
Based on the original story by Merian C. Cooper.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1949.
Special features: Commentary by Terry Moore and special effects veterans Ray Harryhausen and Ken Ralston; two new featurettes: "A conversation with Ray Harryhausen and the Chiodo Brothers" and "Ray Harryhausen and Mighty Joe Young"; theatrical trailer.

Creation/Production Credits Note:

Technical creator, Willis O'Brien.

Participant/Performer Note:

Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong, Frank McHugh.

Technical Details:

DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.

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