The Jennie Project
“They taught her to speak... she taught them to listen.”
Synopsis
Hugo Archibald is a doctor and brings home a wide variety of exotic animal species. The latest animal he brings home is a chimpanzee named Jennie. Dr. Archibald is not home very much, and Andrew feels he does not care about him. And Lea his wife does not want Jennie, and says she makes trouble. But the children take an instant liking to her. Jennie is unique in that she is learning to use and understand sign language. Jennie becomes an important part of Archibald family and Dr. Archibald's son, Andrew develops a close relationship with her. Jennie loves the things Andrew does, such as baseball and comic books. Jennie is also there for Andrew when he and his father disagree. A doctor Pamela Prentiss starts training with Jennie. She does not agree with the way Jennie is being cared for, and is seen as being rude to the Archibald family. She teaches Jennie sign language in a way that Jennie does not understand, but Lea finds a way she understands.
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The Jennie Project | Disney Channel | Promo | 2001
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-02
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Alex D. Linz
Andrew Archibald
Sheila Kelley
Leah Archibald
Lance Guest
Hugo Archibald
Abigail Mavity
Sarah Archibald
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Dr. Pamela Prentiss
Joel McKinnon Miller
Frank
Fran Bennett
Judge
Kenneth Kimmins
Epstein
Earl Boen
Reverend Palliser
Janet Rotblatt
Mrs. Palliser
Jason D. Smith
Bailiff
D. Candis Paule
Miss Trousdale
Craig Tsuyumine
Project Director
Nick Gomez
Theater Attendant
K.B. Mercer
Woman In Car
Sonya Eddy
Woman In Curlers
Annie Hinton
Emergency Room Nurse
Tyler Swob
Emergency Room Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Nadeau
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Preston, Charles Leavitt, Gary Nadeau
- Original Score
- Phil Marshall, Alan Williams
- Original Title
- The Jennie Project
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Fountain Productions, Stu Segall Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Nadeau
Douglas Preston, Charles Leavitt, Gary Nadeau
Phil Marshall, Alan Williams
Donald M. Morgan
Richard Nord
Christopher Morgan, Charles Hirschhorn, Peter M. Green
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Nadeau
Director
Douglas Preston
Writer
Charles Leavitt
Writer
Phil Marshall
Original Music Composer
Alan Williams
Original Music Composer
Richard Nord
Editor
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Christopher Morgan
Producer
Gary Nadeau
Writer
Russell Solberg
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jennie Project
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What is The Jennie Project about?
Hugo Archibald is a doctor and brings home a wide variety of exotic animal species. The latest animal he brings home is a chimpanzee named Jennie. Dr. Archibald is not home very much, and Andrew feels he does not care about him. And Lea his wife does not want Jennie, and says she makes trouble. But the children take an instant liking to her. Jennie is unique in that she is learning to use and understand sign language. Jennie becomes an important part of Archibald family and Dr. Archibald's son, Andrew develops a close relationship with her. Jennie loves the things Andrew does, such as baseball and comic books. Jennie is also there for Andrew when he and his father disagree. A doctor Pamela Prentiss starts training with Jennie. She does not agree with the way Jennie is being cared for, and is seen as being rude to the Archibald family. She teaches Jennie sign language in a way that Jennie does not understand, but Lea finds a way she understands.
Who directed The Jennie Project?
The Jennie Project was directed by Gary Nadeau.
Who stars in The Jennie Project?
The principal cast of The Jennie Project includes Alex D. Linz, Sheila Kelley, Lance Guest, Abigail Mavity, Sheryl Lee Ralph.
When was The Jennie Project released and how long is it?
The Jennie Project was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jennie Project?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jennie Project was composed by Phil Marshall, Alan Williams.