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Krippendorf's Tribe
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Krippendorf's Tribe

1998-02-27 · 94 min · ★ 4.6

Comedy · Family

After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.

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Directors
Todd Holland
Production companies
Touchstone Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Richard DreyfussRichard DreyfussProf. Krippendorf
Jenna ElfmanJenna ElfmanVeronica
Zakes MokaeZakes MokaeSulukim
Siobhan Fallon HoganSiobhan Fallon HoganLori
Natasha LyonneNatasha LyonneShelly
Gregory SmithGregory SmithMickey
Lily TomlinLily TomlinRuth Allen
Stephen RootStephen RootGerald Adams
Elaine StritchElaine StritchIrene Hargrove
Mila KunisMila KunisAbbey Tournquist
David Ogden StiersDavid Ogden StiersHenry Spivey
Doris BelackDoris BelackPresident Porter
Julio Oscar MechosoJulio Oscar MechosoSimon Alonso
Amzie StricklandAmzie StricklandGladys Schmades
Phil LeedsPhil LeedsDr. Harvey
Frances BayFrances BayEdith Proxmire
Susan RuttanSusan RuttanMrs. O'Brian
Tom PostonTom PostonGordon Hargrove
Penny Johnson JeraldPenny Johnson JeraldTeacher
Bruce JarchowBruce JarchowDr. Andrews, Chester Hill

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