Congo (1995)

Directed by:
Frank Marshall

Written by:
Michael Crichton
John Patrick Shanley

Plot:
An expedition to a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa unexpectedly brings primatologist Peter Elliot and Travicom Project Supervisor Karen Ross to a place where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk. Unlikely partners, Peter is the guardian of Amy, a remarkable gorilla he wants to return to the wild, while Karen has been sent inland to retrieve rare diamonds needed for new communications technology. In a search for the legendary lost city of Zinj and its fabled diamonds, they are accompanied by their guide Monroe Kelly, Peter's colleague Richard and philanthropist Herkermer Homolka. The expedition discovers that in the Congo, they are the endangered species.

Genres: Action / Adventure / Mystery / Sci-Fi
Countries: United States
Languages: English
Runtime: 109

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Cast:

Joe Don Baker... R.B. Travis

Laura Linney... Dr. Karen Ross

Bruce Campbell... Charles Travis

Tim Curry... Herkermer Homolka

Peter Jason... Mr. Janus

John Hawkes... Bob Driscoll

Mary Ellen Trainor... Moira

James Karen... College President / Elliot's Boss

Ernie Hudson... Captain Munro Kelly

Kevin Grevioux... Roadblock Officer

Thom Barry... Samahani

Philip Tan... Gorilla