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Movie Info

Release Date: September 23, 1988
Runtime: 129 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (11)
Genres:
Drama History
Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $0
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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84%
Tomatometer
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7.0/10
TMDB
637 votes
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7.0/10
IMDb
31,196 votes
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Gorillas in the Mist

1988

"Embrace the wild, discover a hidden truth."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Gorillas in the Mist: The Adventure of Dian Fossey? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Gorilas en la Niebla [Gorillas in the Mist]? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Gorilles dans la brume? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Gorillas im Nebel - Die Leidenschaft der Dian Fossey? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Nas Montanha dos Gorilas? All international titles (11) →
Drama History 129 min 7.0/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
1 Nominations
2 Total
Golden Globes
1
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1989 Oscars Best Actress Sigourney Weaver Nominated
1988 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Sigourney Weaver Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
1988 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Sigourney Weaver
Year Festival Category Winner
1989 Oscars Best Actress Sigourney Weaver

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $22,000,000
Revenue: $0
Profit -$-22,000,000
ROI -100%

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Cast of Gorillas in the Mist

Konstantin Aleksandrov as Claude Van Veeten in Gorillas in the Mist
Konstantin Aleksandrov
Claude Van Veeten

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Keywords

#murder 247 #biography 196 #based on memoir or autobiography 30 #africa 26 #jungle 25 #photographer 22 #mountain 20 #gorilla 9 #congo 4 #menace 4 #poacher 3 #extinction 2 #rwanda 2 #tracker 2 #sympathy 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Gorillas in the Mist

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  • Sigourney Weaver underwent extensive training to better understand the behaviors and communication of gorillas, which helped her portray Dian Fossey authentically.

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  • The film was shot on location in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, providing a realistic backdrop for the story of Dian Fossey and her work with mountain gorillas.

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  • In one scene, the sound of gorillas was created using a blend of actual gorilla vocalizations and manipulated animal sounds to enhance the film's immersive quality.

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  • The film contains a subtle reference to the animal rights movement, which was gaining traction around the time of its release, highlighting Fossey's struggles with poaching and habitat destruction.

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  • Julie Harris, who played a supporting role, was initially offered the part of Dian Fossey but later recommended Sigourney Weaver for the lead role, believing she would bring the character to life more effectively.

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  • There is a continuity error in a scene where Fossey is seen wearing different clothing in successive shots despite the action occurring in a short time frame.

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  • This film is part of a broader cinematic trend during the late 1980s that focused on environmental themes and animal conservation, linking it to other works that address similar issues, such as 'The Bear' released in 1988.

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