Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1989 · 1h 25m

Animal Behavior

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Director
Jenny BowenKjehl Rasmussen
Cast
Karen Allen as Alex Bristow Armand Assante as Mark Mathias Josh Mostel as Mel Gorsky Holly Hunter as Coral Grable Richard Libertini as Doctor Parrish Joyce Brothers as Herself
Crew
Richard Bowen — Director of Photography Cliff Eidelman — Original Music Composer Susan Rice — Writer Kjehl Rasmussen — Producer Jeannine Oppewall — Production Design Durinda Wood — Costume Design
Tagline

A very funny movie about getting serious.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Jenny Bowen Director Kjehl Rasmussen Director Richard Bowen Director of Photography Cliff Eidelman Original Music Composer Susan Rice Writer Kjehl Rasmussen Producer Jeannine Oppewall Production Design Durinda Wood Costume Design
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