Gorilla's King
El rey de los gorilas
Synopsis
An African safari is attacked by savage natives and the sole survivor is an infant who is adopted and raised by gorillas. As he is growing up, his only human friend is a native boy he happens to meet in a chance encounter. He grows to be a young adult, discovers white civilization, and meets a beautiful white girl who becomes his mate. They have a son who becomes the second jungle boy in the movie, and the three of them prevail through perilous adventures.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Cardona Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- René Cardona Jr., Ramón Obón
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- El rey de los gorilas
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Conacine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Cardona Jr.
René Cardona Jr., Ramón Obón
Raúl Lavista
Daniel López
Department Leadership Roster
René Cardona Jr.
Writer
René Cardona Jr.
Director
Ramón Obón
Writer
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Daniel López
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorilla's King
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What is Gorilla's King about?
An African safari is attacked by savage natives and the sole survivor is an infant who is adopted and raised by gorillas. As he is growing up, his only human friend is a native boy he happens to meet in a chance encounter. He grows to be a young adult, discovers white civilization, and meets a beautiful white girl who becomes his mate. They have a son who becomes the second jungle boy in the movie, and the three of them prevail through perilous adventures.
Who directed Gorilla's King?
Gorilla's King was directed by René Cardona Jr..
Who stars in Gorilla's King?
The principal cast of Gorilla's King includes Hugo Stiglitz, Peggy Bass, Jorge Graham, Martin Espinosa, Carlos East.
When was Gorilla's King released and how long is it?
Gorilla's King was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Gorilla's King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gorilla's King was composed by Raúl Lavista.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gorilla's King?
Gorilla's King holds official age classifications: FR: TP.