Mighty Joe Young Movie Review 1949

Tongue-in-cheek King Kong variation features giant ape brought to civilization and exploited in a nightclub act, whereupon things get darned ugly. Bullied and given the key to the liquor cabinet, mild-mannered Joe goes on a drunken rampage, but eventually redeems himself by rescuing orphans from a fire. Special effects (courtesy of Willis O'Brien and the great Ray Harryhausen) are probably the film's greatest asset. Also available colorized.

Distribution

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Available on VHS
Running time 94 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Fantasy, Africa, Giants, Adoption & Orphans, Special FX Wizards: Ray Harryhausen, Killer Apes and Monkeys, Adoption & Orphans, Fires, Nightclubs

Cast

Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong, Frank McHugh

Director

Ernest B. Schoedsack

Producer

RKO