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Monkey Shines

1988-07-29 · 113 min · ★ 6.3

Horror · Science Fiction · Drama · Thriller

A quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master and those who get too close to him.

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Directors
George A. Romero
Production companies
Orion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 5,344,577

Top Cast

Jason BegheJason BegheAllan Mann
John PankowJohn PankowGeoffrey Fisher
Kate McNeilKate McNeilMelanie Parker
Joyce Van PattenJoyce Van PattenDorothy Mann
Christine ForrestChristine ForrestMaryanne Hodges
Stephen RootStephen RootDean Burbage
Stanley TucciStanley TucciDr. John Wiseman
Tom QuinnCharlie Cunningham
Janine TurnerJanine TurnerLinda Aikman
William NewmanWilliam NewmanDoc Williams
Tudi WigginsEsther Fry
Patricia TallmanPatricia TallmanParty Guest
David EarlyDavid EarlyAnesthetist
Eric Morgan StuartEric Morgan Stuart
Brad LongBAMF in Red Jacket
Robert HendrenRobert HendrenOrderly
Debra GordonDebra GordonE.R. Nurse
Kate EnglishScrub Nurse
Rik BillockRik BillockGarbage Man
Christina GalesiNurse

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