Animal Behavior (1989)
A very funny movie about getting serious.
Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.
Director: Jenny Bowen, Kjehl Rasmussen
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: October 27, 1989
Cast
- Karen Allen - Alex Bristow
- Armand Assante - Mark Mathias
- Josh Mostel - Mel Gorsky
- Holly Hunter - Coral Grable
- Richard Libertini - Doctor Parrish
- Joyce Brothers - Herself
- Alice Drummond - Site Committee
- Nan Martin - Mrs. Norton
- Alexa Kenin
- Jon Matthews - Tyler Forbes
Screenplay
Music: Cliff Eidelman
Cinematography: Richard Bowen
Production: CineStar Productions, Rasmussen
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Jenny Bowen, Kjehl Rasmussen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Animal Behavior about?
- Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.
- Who directed Animal Behavior?
- Animal Behavior was directed by Jenny Bowen, Kjehl Rasmussen.
- Who stars in Animal Behavior?
- Animal Behavior stars Karen Allen, Armand Assante, Josh Mostel, Holly Hunter, Richard Libertini, Joyce Brothers.
- How long is Animal Behavior?
- Animal Behavior has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Animal Behavior?
- Animal Behavior is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Animal Behavior produced?
- Animal Behavior was produced in United States of America.