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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19891h 5mUnited Kingdom

Monkeys

Synopsis

The story of John DeLorean's life, involvement in drug trafficking and eventual arrest. Based on the book 'The DeLorean Tapes' by Ivan Fallon.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Danny Boyle
Screenplay & Story
Paul Muldoon
Original Title
Monkeys
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 5m
Production Studios
BBC Northern Ireland

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Danny Boyle

Screenplay & Story

Paul Muldoon

Film Editing

John Callister

Producers

Danny Boyle

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Muldoon

Writer

John Callister

Editor

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Producer

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Director

Maggie Donnelly

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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Monkeys.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkeys

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Monkeys about?

The story of John DeLorean's life, involvement in drug trafficking and eventual arrest. Based on the book 'The DeLorean Tapes' by Ivan Fallon.

Who directed Monkeys?

Monkeys was directed by Danny Boyle.

Who stars in Monkeys?

The principal cast of Monkeys includes Manning Redwood, William Hootkins, Harry Ditson, Clarke Peters, Bob Sherman.

When was Monkeys released and how long is it?

Monkeys was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.