Mighty Joe Young(1949)
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.
Movie: Mighty Joe Young
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jill Young
Gregg Johnson
Max O'Hara
Windy
Jones
Crawford
Smith
Brown
John Young
Jill (as a child)
Video Trailer Mighty Joe Young
Video: Mighty Joe Young - Original Theatrical Trailer (Special Effects Collection)
Mighty Joe Young - Original Theatrical Trailer (Special Effects Collection)
Mighty Joe Young ≣ 1949 ≣ Trailer
John Landis on MIGHTY JOE YOUNG
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John Landis on MIGHTY JOE YOUNG - Featurette
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