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Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Aspect Ratio 1.33:1, Audio Commentary, Dolby Digital Mono, Featurette, Theatrical Trailer, English, French, Spanish Subtitled
A slick nightclub owner (King Kong veteran Robert Armstrong) discovers the giant ape frolicking in Africa as the beloved pet of a young girl (Terry Moore). He brings both to Hollywood as a floor-show sensation, until some no-goods ply Joe with booze and the blitzed behemoth goes bonkers. Highlights such as Armstrong's henchmen trying to lasso Joe cowpoke style, Joe playing tug-of-war with musclemen and plenty of Joe-to-the-rescue action make Mighty Joe Young mighty fine entertainment.
"Great escapist fun: a West Coast King Kong" James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Editor's Note
The King Kong legend is kept alive by a little girl who brings back a pet gorilla from Africa. In true Kong tradition, it grows to an enormous size and later terrorizes the city.
Plot Summary
A huge, 12-foot gorilla is discovered by a group on safari in Africa and brought back to Hollywood to be the special attraction at a glitzy new night club.
| Features | Commentary by Ray Harryhausen, Terry Moore and Ken Ralston | | A Conversation with Ray Harryhausen and the Chiodo Brothers
Ray Harryhausen and Mighty Joe Young
| | Theatrical Trailer | | Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
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| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Turner Home Entertainment |
| Release Date: 11/22/2005 |
| Running Time: 94 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1949 | | Catalog ID: 7253 | | UPC: 00053939725322 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: B&W |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1950) |  | Merian C. Cooper, et. al., Winner, Best Effects, Special Effects |
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