Mighty Joe Young /

Mighty Joe Young /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: ARKO (Firm), RKO Radio Pictures, Turner Entertainment Co, Warner Home Video (Firm)
Other Authors: Schoedsack, Ernest B., 1893-1979, Ford, John, 1894-1973, Cooper, Merian C., Rose, Ruth, 1896-1978, Moore, Terry, 1929-, Johnson, Ben, 1918-1996, Armstrong, Robert, 1890-1973
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Subjects:
Gorilla > Drama.
Human-animal relationships > Drama.
Animal welfare > Drama.
Aggressive behavior in animals > Drama.
Nightclubs > Drama.
Gorilas > Teatro.
Mascotas > Teatro.
Fantasy films.
Action and adventure films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Motion pictures, American.
Feature films.
Description
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.
Item Description:"Turner Entertainment Co."
Originally released as a motion picture in 1949.
From an original story by Merian C. Cooper.
Dual-layer format.
"Standard version presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition"--Container.
Special features: Commentary by Ray Harryhausen, Terry Moore and Ken Ralston -- A conversation with Ray Harryhausen and the Chiodo Brothers -- Ray Harryhausen and Mighty Joe Young -- Theatrical trailer.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (approximately 94 min.) : sound, black and white with color tinted sequence ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; region 1; Dolby digital, mono.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG. Special features not rated.
Awards:Academy Award, 1949: Best Special Effects (ARKO Productions)
Production Credits:First technician, Ray Harryhausen ; director of photography, J. Roy Hunt ; film editor, Ted Cheesman ; musical score, Roy Webb ; musical director, C. Bakaleinikoff ; technical creator, Willis O'Brien.
ISBN:0780650727