Buddy (1997) (original) (raw)

Rene Russo stars as eccentric socialite Gertrude "Trudy" Lintz, who adopts a baby gorilla into her already-bustling animal menagerie. Along with chimpanzees Maggie and Joe, Buddy gets into all kinds of hilarious monkey business and proceeds to drive everyone bananas. A delightful family adventure based on a remarkable true story featuring amazing effects courtesy of Jim Henson's Creature Shop.

Rene Russo stars as eccentric socialite Gertrude "Trudy" Lintz, who adopts a baby gorilla into her already-bustling animal menagerie. Along with chimpanzees Maggie and Joe, Buddy gets into all kinds of hilarious monkey business and proceeds to drive everyone bananas. A delightful family adventure based on a remarkable true story featuring amazing effects courtesy of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. (less)

Director: Caroline Thompson
Writers: Caroline Thompson, William Joyce, Gertrude Davies Lintz
Starring: Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Paul Reubens, Irma P. Hall, Peter Elliott
Producers: Steve Nicolaides, Fred Fuchs, William Joyce, Elisabeth Seldes, Brian Henson, Stephanie Allain

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