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Mighty Joe Young is a film made in 1949 by the same design team responsible for King Kong. Written by Merian C. Cooper (who provided the story) and Ruth Rose (screenplay), and directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, it tells the story of a young woman, 'Jill Young', played by Terry Moore, living on a wildlife preserve in Africa, who ends up bringing the title character — a giant ape (although not giant on a King Kong scale, but more along the lines of 10-12 feet tall) — to New York, New York. The movie co-stars Ben Johnson, as 'Gregg', in his first major role. It also features special effects by Ray Harryhausen.

The 1998 remake

A 1998 remake starred Bill Paxton ('Gregg') and Charlize Theron ('Jill'), and was directed by Ron Underwood. In the remake, the ape is somewhat larger, and the pair again go to Hollywood, California instead of New York.

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Movies - Mighty Joe Young

The 1998 remake

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