Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: Merian Cooper’s amazing adventure in the unusual!
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Action, Science Fiction
- Release Date: 1949-07-27
- Runtime: 94.0 min
- Budget: $1.8 million
- Revenue: $1.9 million
- Production Companies: Argosy Pictures
Cast & Crew
Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong, Mr. Joseph Young, Frank McHugh, Douglas Fowley, Denis Greene, Paul Guilfoyle, Nestor Paiva, Regis Toomey, Lora Lee Michel, James Flavin, Mary Field, Ellen Corby, Bess Flowers, Iris Adrian, Jack Pennick, Joyce Compton, Byron Foulger, Addison Richards, Henry Kulky, Dwayne Hickman, Richard Farnsworth, Charles Lane, Kermit Maynard, Irene Ryan, William Schallert, Fay Wray, Ivan Rasputin, Harry Strang, William ‘Wee Willie’ Davis, Robert Tafur, Archie Twitchell, Jacqueline Dalya, Sammy Menacker
Synopsis – What to Expect from “Mighty Joe Young”
Mighty Joe Young is a classic 1949 adventure film directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack and Merian C. Cooper. The movie follows the story of a young girl, Jill Young, who lives in Africa with her father, Gregg Young, and her pet gorilla, Joe.
When a greedy showman, Max O’Hara, hears about Joe and his incredible strength, he attempts to capture him and bring him to Hollywood to star in his show. After a heated confrontation with O’Hara, Gregg Young is killed and Jill is forced to flee with Joe.
Meanwhile, O’Hara has made it to Hollywood and is showcasing Joe to the public. Jill and her friend, Gregg’s assistant, Carl, set out to find Joe and rescue him from O’Hara’s clutches.
Jill and Carl enlist the help of animal psychologist, Dr. James Brooks, to help them rescue Joe. After a daring rescue mission, Joe is freed from O’Hara’s control and reunited with Jill.
The movie culminates with an epic battle between Joe and a giant ape, Konga, in the streets of Hollywood. After a thrilling fight, Joe emerges victorious and is celebrated by the public.
At the end of the movie, Joe and Jill are reunited and live happily ever after.
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