Mighty Joe Young

(1949)Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack94 minAdventure, Fantasy, Drama, Action
Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!

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.

Terry Mooreas Jill Young
Ben Johnsonas Gregg Johnson
Robert Armstrongas Max O'Hara
Frank McHughas Windy
Denis Greeneas Crawford
Nestor Paivaas Brown
Regis Toomeyas John Young
Lora Lee Michelas Jill (as a child)
James Flavinas Schultz
MFMary Fieldas Secretary (uncredited)
Ellen Corbyas Orphanage matron (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Nightclub patron (uncredited)
Iris Adrianas Gloria (uncredited)
Jack Pennickas Sam (uncredited)
Joyce Comptonas Alice (uncredited)
Byron Foulgeras Jones (uncredited)
Addison Richardsas Attorney (uncredited)
Henry Kulkyas Strong Man (uncredited)
Dwayne Hickmanas Boy (uncredited)
Richard Farnsworthas Cowboy (uncredited)
Charles Laneas Producer (uncredited)
Kermit Maynardas Red (uncredited)