A quadriplegic man has a trained monkey help him with his paralysis, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master.
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Awards:
- 7 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jason Beghe | ... |
Allan Mann
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| John Pankow | ... |
Geoffrey Fisher
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| Kate McNeil | ... |
Melanie Parker
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| Joyce Van Patten | ... |
Dorothy Mann
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| Christine Forrest | ... |
Maryanne Hodges
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| Stephen Root | ... |
Dean Burbage
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| Stanley Tucci | ... |
Dr. John Wiseman
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| Boo | ... |
Ella
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| Janine Turner | ... |
Linda Aikman
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| William Newman | ... |
Doc Williams
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| Tudi Wiggins | ... |
Esther Fry
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Tom Quinn | ... |
Charlie Cunningham
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Chuck Baker | ... |
Ambulance Driver
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| Patricia Tallman | ... |
Party Guest
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David Early | ... |
Anesthetist
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Michael Naft | ... |
Young Allan
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| Tina Romero | ... |
Child Playing
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Mitchell Baseman | ... |
Child Playing
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Lia Savini | ... |
Child Playing
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Anthony Dileo Jr. | ... |
Vandal
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Melanie Verlin | ... |
Vandal
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Dan Fallon | ... |
Allan's Friend
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Alice Shure | ... |
Nurse
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Leslie Dane Shapiro | ... |
Nurse
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Christina Galesi | ... |
Nurse
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Rik Billock | ... |
Garbage Man (uncredited)
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Kate English | ... |
Scrub Nurse (uncredited)
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| Debra Gordon | ... |
E.R. Nurse (uncredited)
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| Robert Hendren | ... |
Orderly (uncredited)
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Heidi Hinzman | ... |
(uncredited)
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Brad Long | ... |
BAMF in Red Jacket (uncredited)
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Patrick McCloskey | ... |
Cyclist (uncredited)
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Eric Morgan Stuart | ... |
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Directed by
| George A. Romero | ||
Written by
| Michael Stewart | ... | (novel "Monkey Shines") |
| George A. Romero | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Charles Evans | ... | producer |
| Peter Grunwald | ... | executive producer |
| Peter R. McIntosh | ... | associate producer (as Peter McIntosh) |
| Gerald S. Paonessa | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| David Shire | ||
Cinematography by
| James A. Contner | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Pasquale Buba | ||
Editorial Department
| Rebecca Allen | ... | Film FX editor |
| John Stuart Bick | ... | assistant editor (as John Bick) |
| Ray Boniker | ... | assistant editor (as Raymond Boniker) |
Casting By
| Dianne Crittenden | ||
Production Design by
| Cletus Anderson | ||
Art Direction by
| James C. Feng | ... | (as Jim Feng) |
| J. Mark Harrington | ||
Set Decoration by
| Diana Stoughton | ||
Costume Design by
| Barbara Anderson | ||
Makeup Department
| Everett Burrell | ... | special makeup effects assistant |
| Jeannee Josefczyk | ... | hair artist (as Jeanee Josefczyk) / makeup artist (as Jeanee Josefczyk) |
| Greg Nicotero | ... | special makeup effects assistant |
| Tom Savini | ... | special makeup effects |
| Mike Trcic | ... | special makeup effects assistant (as Michael Trcic) |
| Karyn Wagner | ... | hair assistant (as Karin Wagner) / makeup assistant (as Karin Wagner) |
Production Management
| Nicholas Mastandrea | ... | production supervisor |
| Todd Pinsky | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Chaim 'Hank' Sprei | ... | production manager (as Chaim Sprei) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Evans Jr. | ... | second assistant director |
| Nicholas Mastandrea | ... | assistant director (as Nick Mastandrea) |
| Grace Prinzi | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Norman Beck | ... | carpenter |
| William H. Franko | ... | foreman |
| Marty Garrigan | ... | leadman |
| L. Paul Gratz | ... | property assistant (as Paul Gratz) |
| Frederika Gray | ... | scenic artist (as Fredericka Gray) |
| Michael Hissrich | ... | carpenter |
| Susan Hudak | ... | set dresser |
| Howard Jones | ... | head carpenter (as Howard L. Jones) |
| Gary Kosko | ... | property master |
| Celeste Parrendo | ... | scenic artist |
| Paula Payne | ... | scenic artist |
| Michael G. Richer | ... | carpenter (as Mike Richer) |
| Jim Schneider | ... | set dresser |
| Gary W. Self Jr. | ... | carpenter (as Gary W. Self) |
| Judy Stagg | ... | set dresser |
| Louis P. Taylor | ... | construction coordinator |
| Natalie Wilvers | ... | head scenic artist |
| Beth Zamborsky | ... | scenic artist |
Sound Department
| Ron Bartlett | ... | sound effects editor |
| Larry Blake | ... | sound effects editor |
| John J. Carr | ... | foley editor |
| Mick D'Andrea | ... | assistant sound effects editor |
| Carlos Delarios | ... | re-recording mixer (as Carlos De Larios) |
| Robert Deschaine | ... | adr mixer: Lion's Gate Studios |
| Carol Everson | ... | boom operator |
| Donald Flick | ... | supervising sound effects editor (as Donald S. Flick) |
| Michael J. Kohut | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Aaron Rochin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| George Simpson | ... | dialogue editor |
| John Sutton | ... | sound mixer |
| Christina Tucker | ... | adr mixer: Directors Sound (as Chris Tucker) |
| Elliott Koretz | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| David Williams | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Steven Kirshoff | ... | special effects (as Steve Kirshoff) |
Visual Effects by
| Leslie Bloom | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Tony Venezia | ... | visual effects technical director |
| David M. Garber | ... | visual effects supervisor (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Menapace | ... | motion control graphics (uncredited) |
Stunts
| David Meeks | ... | stunts |
| Tom Savini | ... | stunts |
| Patricia Tallman | ... | stunts |
| Judy Zazula | ... | stunts |
| David John Adamson | ... | stunt player (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Phil Abraham | ... | first assistant camera |
| Myles Aronowitz | ... | still photographer |
| Inspector Beal | ... | best boy electric |
| Steve Cohagan | ... | additional electric |
| Vincent Galindez | ... | second assistant camera (as Vinnie Galindez) |
| Joseph Grabowski | ... | electrician (as Jose Grabowski) |
| Phil Hedley | ... | generator operator |
| John Janusek | ... | best boy grip (as Beef Janusek) |
| Stan Keitt | ... | second assistant camera |
| Rango Kessler | ... | electrician |
| Gábor Kövér | ... | "a" camera operator (as Gabor Kover) / director of photography: opening title sequence |
| Ed Letteri | ... | gaffer (as Teddy Jack Letteri) |
| John Buzz Moyer | ... | grip (as Buzz Moyer) |
| Adam Reisz | ... | grip |
| Pinky Rimmel | ... | key grip |
| John Roman | ... | camera trainee |
| Richard M. Sieg | ... | dolly grip (as Mr. French Sieg) |
| Robert E. Stanley | ... | first assistant camera |
| Nick Tallo | ... | grip (as Bomba Tallo) |
| Frank McGough | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Frank A. Serrao | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Joy Dickson | ... | casting assistant |
| Christine Forrest | ... | local casting (as Chris Romero) |
| Barbara Harris | ... | voice casting |
| Patricia Tallman | ... | local casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kathy Borland | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Nancy A. Palmatier | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Nancy Palmatier) |
Location Management
| Donna Schrager | ... | location scout |
| John 'Flash' Williams | ... | location coordinator (as John Williams) |
Music Department
| William David Brohn | ... | orchestrator (as William D. Brohn) |
| Andrew Hermant | ... | music recording engineer (as Andy Hermant) |
| Brenda Hoffert | ... | musical supervisor |
| Paul Hoffert | ... | musical supervisor |
| Steve Kujala | ... | musician: flute soloist (as Stephen Kujala) |
| Erma E. Levin | ... | music editor: Noteworthy Inc. |
| Emil Richards | ... | musician: percussion soloist |
| Ric Jurgens | ... | score assistant engineer (uncredited) |
| David Shire | ... | conductor (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Lori Slomka | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nancy Musser | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Anthony J. Yannone | ... | transportation captain (as Anthony Yannone) |
| Frank A. Serrao | ... | production driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| David John Adamson | ... | production assistant (as David Adamson) |
| Paul Barlow | ... | craft service |
| David Bender | ... | unit publicist |
| Monica Bielawski | ... | production assistant |
| Sanford Blatt | ... | technical consultant |
| Janice Bourquin | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Mark Chamlin | ... | legal services: Loeb and Loeb (as Marc Chamlin) |
| Christine Forrest | ... | assistant: Mr. Romero (as Chris Romero) |
| Katherine Frietsch | ... | assistant: Mr. Grunwald and Mr. Paonessa |
| Robin Grey | ... | production accountant |
| Christine Handlin | ... | monkey trainer |
| Maria H. Hust | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Ingrid Johanson | ... | production coordinator |
| Alice Levee | ... | owner and trainer: "Boo" |
| Richard Lorenzana | ... | production accountant |
| Susan Lorenzana | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Steve Macionsky | ... | production assistant |
| David Meeks | ... | monkey trainer |
| David Meyers | ... | production assistant |
| High Millstein | ... | production assistant |
| Phill Norman | ... | title designer: main titles |
| Chris Noyes | ... | production assistant |
| Alison Pascoe | ... | monkey trainer |
| Melissa Smith | ... | director of operations |
| Marge Sperling | ... | production assistant (as Margie Sperling) / production assistant / set production assistant |
| Lee Steiner | ... | legal services: Loeb and Loeb |
| George Walden | ... | insurance supplier: Albert G. Ruben & Co. |
| Frank Welker | ... | special animal voices |
| Judy Zazula | ... | monkey trainer |
| Ronald C. Briggs Jr. | ... | dailies coordinator (uncredited) |
| George C. Romero | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Alice Shure | ... | special thanks |
| M.J. Willard | ... | special thanks |
| Jean Williams | ... | special thanks (as Dr. Jean Williams) |
| Karen Wunch | ... | special thanks |
| Judy Zazula | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Orion Pictures (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Compagnia Distribuzione Internazionale (CDI) (1988) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Constantin-Film (1989) (Austria) (theatrical) (as Constantin-Filmverleih)
- Laurenfilm (1989) (Spain) (theatrical) (as Lauren Films)
- Orion Pictures International (1989) (India) (theatrical) (as Orion Pictures International, Inc.) (Bombay)
- Roadshow Films (1989) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1989) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1989) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Canal+ (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (2004) (Italy) (DVD)
- Eureka Entertainment (2018) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Blu-ray/DVD combo)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1989) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Koch Films (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Koch Films (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- NSM Records (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Nordic Film Group (1989) (Finland) (VHS)
- Orion Home Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Orion Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1989) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- RTL Entertainment (1993) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4)
- Shout! Factory (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2023) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Garber / Green (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- Loeb & Loeb (legal services)
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (insurance)
- Weddington Productions (sound effects)
- Directors Sound (adr mixing)
- Lion's Gate Studios (adr mixing)
- Noteworthy (music editing)
- Members of Nexus (percussion soloists)
- Manta Sound Company (music recording)
- Lorimar Studios (re-recording)
- D. Bassett & Associates (negative cutting)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (prints)
- The Helping Hands Program (special thanks)
- The Center for Rehabilitation at Northridge Hospital Medical Center (special thanks)
- Private Island Audio (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The athletic law student Allan Mann is running on the street when a dog attacks him, and he is hit by a truck. He becomes quadriplegic and his house is adapted to his new way of life with a nurse helping him. After a few days, he tries to commit suicide. His best friend, scientist Geoffrey Fisher, is performing genetic experiments with monkeys and looks for Melanie Parker, who trains monkeys for disabled people. He offers his best monkey, Ella, to be trained to help Allan. Soon Melanie delivers Ella to Allan and his life changes for better. However, Geoffrey continues to inject Ella with his experimental drug, and she establishes a dangerous mental connection with Allan and he believes Ella is capable of killing those that Allan hate. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | A man trapped within his own body. An animal trained to read and carry out thoughts. One with a mind for revenge. The other with an instinct for carrying out that revenge. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This was the first film role for Stephen Root, then a stage actor. According to Root, he had been instructed by his agent not to let the casting directors know that he was inexperienced with film as an actor. Root's official debut was Crocodile Dundee II (1988), which had been released in theaters a month before this film, despite being shot a month after it. See more » |
| Goofs | Fisher incorrectly refers to performing an "autopsy" on Ella. An autopsy is performed on human remains. The correct term for examining animal remains postmortem is "necropsy". This is a common mistake for most people, one that Fisher would not make, given his profession. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Document of the Dead (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | There'll Be Another Spring See more » |
| Crazy Credits | "Introducing Boo as Ella" See more » |
| Quotes |
Geoffrey Fisher:
You're a clinical cunt. See more » |