CinemaOSMovie · 1989 · 1h 25m · PG

Animal Behavior

A very funny movie about getting serious.

36%(5)IMDbComedyRomance

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.

Directed byJenny Bowen, Kjehl Rasmussen

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: EN
Released: October 27, 1989

Studios

CineStar ProductionsRasmussen

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Karen Allen

Karen Allen

Alex Bristow

Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Mark Mathias

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

Mel Gorsky

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Coral Grable

Richard Libertini

Richard Libertini

Doctor Parrish

Joyce Brothers

Joyce Brothers

Herself

Alice Drummond

Alice Drummond

Site Committee

Nan Martin

Nan Martin

Mrs. Norton

Alexa Kenin

Alexa Kenin

Jon Matthews

Tyler Forbes

Creative team

Directed by: Jenny Bowen
Kjehl Rasmussen
Written by: Susan Rice
Produced by: Kjehl Rasmussen

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