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The Monkey's Uncle
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The Monkey's Uncle

1965-08-18 · 87 min · ★ 5.8

Family · Comedy · Science Fiction

College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.

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Directors
Robert Stevenson
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Tommy KirkTommy KirkMerlin Jones
Annette FunicelloAnnette FunicelloJennifer
Leon AmesLeon AmesJudge Holmsby
Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellDarius Green III
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenMr. Dearborne
Leon TylerLeon TylerLeon
Brian WilsonBrian WilsonSelf - The Beach Boys
Carl WilsonCarl WilsonSelf - The Beach Boys
Dennis WilsonDennis WilsonSelf - The Beach Boys
Al JardineAl JardineSelf - The Beach Boys
Mike LoveMike LoveSelf - The Beach Boys
Norman GrabowskiNorman GrabowskiNorman
Cheryl MillerCheryl MillerLisa
Connie GilchristConnie GilchristMrs. Gossett
Alan HewittAlan HewittProfessor Shattuck
Gage ClarkeGage ClarkeCollege President
Mark GoddardMark GoddardHaywood
Harry HolcombeHarry HolcombeRegent
Alexander LockwoodAlexander LockwoodRegent
Harry AntrimHarry AntrimRegent

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