Buddy
1997 · 1h 24m · Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
Welcome to a family that will make yours seem tame
In the 1930s, eccentric animal lover Trudy adopts a sickly baby gorilla named Buddy and raises him alongside chimpanzees as if they were her human children. As Buddy grows into an 800-pound adult, his immense strength and unpredictable behavior lead to trouble, culminating in a chaotic incident at an exhibition.
Directed by
Caroline ThompsonBased on the novel by
Gertrude Davies Lintz5.5Smart score
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1930sanimal rightsbased on true storychimpanzeedocudramaeccentricgorillaorphansocialitewoman directorzoo
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