When a female zoology student is invited to a remote seaside mansion to assist a primatology professor with his experiments involving chimpanzees, dangerous events start to occur, all involving the intelligent 45-year-old chimp, Link.
Director:
Writers:
Awards:
- 1 win & 3 nominations.
- See more »
Photos and Videos
Cast verified as complete
| Elisabeth Shue | ... |
Jane Chase
|
|
| Terence Stamp | ... |
Dr. Steven Phillip
|
|
| Steven Finch | ... |
David
(as Steven Pinner)
|
|
 |
Richard Garnett | ... |
Dennis
|
| David O'Hara | ... |
Tom
|
|
|
|
Kevin Lloyd | ... |
Bailey
|
| Joe Belcher | ... |
Taxi Driver
|
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
|
|
Daisy Ashford | ... |
Becky (uncredited)
|
| Geoffrey Beevers | ... |
Mr. Miller (uncredited)
|
|
| Jed the Chimpanzee | ... |
Imp the Chimp (uncredited)
|
|
| Caroline John | ... |
Mrs. Miller (uncredited)
|
|
| Locke the Orangutan | ... |
Link (uncredited)
|
|
| Linus Roache | ... |
(uncredited)
|
|
Directed by
| Richard Franklin | ||
Written by
| Lee David Zlotoff | ... | (story) (as Lee Zlotoff) and |
| Tom Ackermann | ... | (story) |
| Everett De Roche | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Richard Franklin | ... | producer |
| Verity Lambert | ... | executive producer |
| Rick McCallum | ... | co-producer |
| Selwyn Roberts | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Jerry Goldsmith | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Mike Molloy | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Andrew London | ||
| Derek Trigg | ||
Editorial Department
| Robert Hambling | ... | first assistant editor |
| Ben Palmer | ... | editorial trainee |
| Sarah Rains | ... | second assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Norman Garwood | ||
Art Direction by
| Keith Pain | ||
Costume Design by
| Catherine Cook | ||
Makeup Department
| Yvonne Coppard | ... | special make-up |
| Pat Hay | ... | make-up |
| Meinir Jones-Lewis | ... | hairdresser (as Meinir Brock) |
Production Management
| Selwyn Roberts | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Dodds | ... | second assistant director |
| Christopher Hall | ... | third assistant director (as Chris Hall) |
| Chris Rose | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Les Benson | ... | prop master |
| Dennis Bovington | ... | supervising carpenter |
| Roy Carnon | ... | sketch artist |
| Steve Cooper | ... | set designer |
| Craig Hillier | ... | assistant construction manager |
| Martin Hubbard | ... | carpenter |
| Adrian Jendrosz | ... | standby props |
| Patricia Johnson | ... | draughtsman |
| Darryl Paterson | ... | dressing props |
| Micky Swift | ... | standby props |
| Peter Verard | ... | construction manager |
| Robert Voysey | ... | plasterer |
| Peter Benson | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Brian Muir | ... | sculptor (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David Anderson | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Campbell Askew | ... | dubbing editor |
| Chris David | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Michael Harris | ... | sound maintenance (as Mike Harris) |
| John Hayward | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Richard Langford | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Gerard McCann | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Steve O'Brien | ... | boom operator |
| David Stephenson | ... | sound mixer |
| Graham Sutton | ... | assistant dubbing editor |
Special Effects by
| Stuart Artingstall | ... | hair suits |
| Ian Biggs | ... | special effects technician |
| Lyle Conway | ... | creature effects supervisor |
| Chris Corbould | ... | senior special effects technician |
| Neil Corbould | ... | special effects technician |
| Michael Dawson | ... | special effects technician (as Mike Dawson) |
| Chris Gant | ... | special effects technician |
| John Gant | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Lesja Liber | ... | animatronics |
| Mike Scanlan | ... | animatronic technician |
| David White | ... | animatronics designer |
| Mark Meddings | ... | special effects senior technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Roy Moores | ... | process work |
| Egil S. Woxholt | ... | process unit cameraman |
Stunts
| Tracey Eddon | ... | stunts |
| Bobby Porter | ... | stunt double |
| Tony Smart | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| George Binnersley | ... | focus puller |
| Fred Brown | ... | electrician |
| Albert Clarke | ... | still photographer |
| Jason Lehel | ... | focus puller |
| Mike Lloyd | ... | camera loader |
| Russell j Lyster | ... | best boy |
| Mike Proudfoot | ... | director of photography: Scotland second unit |
| Clive Rivers | ... | camera grip |
| Roy Rodhouse | ... | gaffer |
| Gale Tattersall | ... | camera operator / director of photography: UK second unit |
| Marc Wolff | ... | camera pilot |
| Jerry Sandler | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Jackie Burch | ... | casting: Los Angeles |
| Priscilla John | ... | casting: London |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Day Murch | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Terry Smith | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Suzi Stokes | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Bob Jordan | ... | assistant location manager |
| Charles Salmon | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jerry Goldsmith | ... | conductor |
| Kenneth Hall | ... | music editor (as Ken Hall) |
| Arthur Morton | ... | orchestrator |
| National Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | music played by |
| Mike Ross-Trevor | ... | music recordist (as Mike Ross) |
| Skaila Kanga | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Mark Thomas | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Diane DeLouise Wessel | ... | music supervisor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jean Bourne | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Ray Berwick | ... | head animal trainer / head ape trainer |
| Rona Brown | ... | chimp trainer: UK |
| Roy Childs | ... | psychological consultant |
| Graham Easton | ... | production executive |
| David Frank | ... | chimp handler |
| Sue Gentle | ... | stand-in |
| Barbara Griffiths | ... | animatronics coordinator |
| Jayne Grosvenor | ... | body double: Elisabeth Shue |
| John Ketteringham | ... | stand-in |
| Lynda Levy | ... | unit publicist |
| Joseph McCarter | ... | chimp handler |
| Bob Mercer | ... | production associate |
| Alan Miller | ... | assistant to director |
| Richard Morrison | ... | title designer |
| Clare St. John | ... | production coordinator |
| Helene Thejll | ... | production office assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- EMI Films (2010) (World-wide) (Worldwide Distribution)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Thorn EMI (1986) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) (1986) (France) (theatrical)
- Shochiku Home Video (1986) (Japan) (VHS)
- Tohokushinsha Home Video (1986) (Japan) (VHS)
- Filmayer (1987) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Film & Teater AB (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1987) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cannon Screen Entertainment (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- MCP Sound & Media AG (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2004) (France) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Paycom Multimedia (2007) (Spain) (DVD)
- Stormovie (2010) (Italy) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Spaghetti Pictures Italia (2012) (Italy) (video) (VOD)
- Network (2013) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Kino Lorber (2019) (United States) (DVD)
- StudioCanal Germany (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- StudioCanal Germany (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- StudioCanal UK (2021) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- CBS Studios, London (music mixed at)
- Camera Effects (opticals)
- J&J Film Foods Ltd. (catering)
- Joe Dunton Cameras (photographic equipment by)
- Lee Electric (lighting equipment by)
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (orchestra)
- Optical Film Effects (titles and opticals)
- Ray Berwick Inc. (animals provided by)
- Republic Pictures (II) (VHS package design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Student Jane jobs as an assistant for the animal researcher Phillip in a lonesome old house. They live alone except for the chimpanzees and butler Link: a 45 years old very intelligent orangutan. Phillip wants to put Link to death. However before he can do this he's vanished tracelessly one morning. Link starts behaving more and more aggressive and prohibits Jane from using the phone or reaching the next village. When she punishes him by locking him out, he becomes violent.
Written by Tom Zoerner |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | Man is no longer in control! See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
| Certification |
|
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Anthony Perkins was offered the role of Dr. Steven Philip. See more » |
| Goofs | Link is an orangutan and they have reddish-brown fur, in the film he is recalled as a chimp and the trainers dyed his fur black. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Trailer Trauma 3: 80s Horrorthon (2017). See more » |
| Soundtracks | APEMAN See more » |
| Quotes |
Link:
[On keyboard]
COOK PHONE. See more » |