Movies like Mighty Joe Young (1949)
Mighty Joe Young (1949)
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91 %Mighty Joe Young is a 1949 adventure movie about the story of a giant ape named Joe who becomes the center of attention in showbiz. A businessman attempts to exploit Joe's strength and fame. However, when Joe's life is in danger, a young girl and her friends set out on a mission to rescue him. The movie explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of exploiting animals for entertainment.
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- giant ape
- gorilla
- africa
- ape
- wrestler
- decoy
- team roping
- king kong
- tug of war
- father daughter relationship
- hollywood
- cowboy
- building on fire
- escape from captivity
- escaped lion
- police radio
- gas station attendant
- rescue from a burning building
- animal cruelty
- police
- applause
- drunkenness
- lifting someone into the air
- some scenes color tinted
- baby gorilla
- 12 years later
- signing a contract
- nightclub act
- press agent
- feat of strength
- locked in a cell
- nightclub patron
- destruction
- publicity
- giant gorilla
- rampage
- strongman
- diversionary tactic
- audience
- drunken man
- flashlight
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