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Gorillas in the Mist 1988

“At the far ends of the earth she found a reason to live, and a cause to fight for.”

★ 7.0/10 PG-13 DramaHistory Released
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What is Gorillas in the Mist?

Gorillas in the Mist is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Drama, History.

Type
Film
Year
1988
Status
Released
Runtime
129 minutes
Release date
Sep 23, 1988
Studios
Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company
Genres
Drama, History
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #History

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Gorillas in the Mist is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company. Current status: Released.

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“Scientist Dian Fossey travels to Africa to study and protect vanishing mountain gorillas.”

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  • stars Sigourney Weaver as naturalist Dian Fossey
  • explores the true story of protecting endangered mountain gorillas
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  • features perilous situations regarding human hunters
  • deals with the threat of extinction

Watch it if you want to see a biographical drama about wildlife conservation in Africa.

The film deals with themes of wildlife protection, extinction fears, and perilous conflicts with hunters.

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When was Gorillas in the Mist released in the US?

The film was released in the United States on September 23, 1988.

Who stars in the lead role of Dian Fossey?

Sigourney Weaver stars as naturalist Dian Fossey.

What is the film based on?

The film is based on a book of the same name by Dian Fossey and articles by Harold T. P. Hayes and Alex Shoumatoff.

Who plays photographer Bob Campbell?

Bryan Brown plays photographer Bob Campbell.

What genres are associated with the film?

The film is categorized under drama and history.

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