Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!

6.4 /10 120 votes
July 13, 1949 1h 34m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Ernest B. Schoedsack
Writers Ruth Rose, Merian C. Cooper
Studio Argosy Pictures
Rating 6.4/10
Language EN
Budget $1,800,000

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Cast & Crew

Terry Moore

Terry Moore

Jill Young

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Gregg Johnson

Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong

Max O'Hara

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Windy

Douglas Fowley

Douglas Fowley

Jones

Denis Greene

Denis Greene

Crawford

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Smith

Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva

Brown

Regis Toomey

Regis Toomey

John Young

Lora Lee Michel

Lora Lee Michel

Jill (as a child)

James Flavin

James Flavin

Schultz

Mary Field

Secretary (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Mighty Joe Young was released on July 13, 1949.

The runtime of Mighty Joe Young is 1h 34m.

Mighty Joe Young is a Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Action movie.

Mighty Joe Young has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Mighty Joe Young is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack.

The main cast of Mighty Joe Young includes Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong.

Mighty Joe Young is originally in English.