

NR · 94 min
Mighty Joe Young
Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack
Starring Terry Moore, Ben Johnson
A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
Release
Jul 13, 1949
Budget
$1.8M
Breakeven
$4.5M(2.5x)
Gross
$1,950,000
Profit
-$2,550,000
Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!
A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
Release
Jul 13, 1949
Budget
$1.8M
Breakeven
$4.5M(2.5x)
Gross
$1,950,000
Profit
-$2,550,000
NR · 94 min