George of the Jungle (1997) - film review
Sam Weisman
Action / Adventure / Comedy / Family / Romance

Summary
George of the Jungle is an American comedy romance film first released in 1997,
directed by Sam Weisman.
The film stars Brendan Fraser, Leslie Mann, Thomas Haden Church, John Cleese and Richard Roundtree.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Sam Weisman
- Script: Jay Ward, Dana Olsen, Audrey Wells
- Photo: Thomas E. Ackerman
- Music: Marc Shaiman
- Cast: Brendan Fraser (George of the Jungle), Leslie Mann (Ursula Stanhope), Thomas Haden Church (Lyle van de Groot), John Cleese (An Ape Named ’Ape’), Richard Roundtree (Kwame, Traveling Sidekick), Greg Cruttwell (Max, van de Groot’s Sidekick Thug), Abraham Benrubi (Thor, van de Groot’s Sidekick Thug), Holland Taylor (Beatrice Stanhope, Ursula’s Mom), Kelly Miller (Betsy), John Bennett Perry (Arthur Stanhope, Ursula’s Dad), Michael Chinyamurindi (N’Dugo), Abdoulaye NGom (Kip), Lydell M. Cheshier (Baleto), Keith Scott (Narrator), Spencer Garrett (Male Guest at Party), Jon Pennell (Male Guest at Party), Lauren Bowles (Ursula’s Friend), Afton Smith (Ursula’s Friend), Samantha Harris (Ursula’s Friend), Nicholas Kadi (An Ape Named ’Ape’ (singing)), Hans Schoeber (Mercenary), Alexander Denk (Mercenary), Sven-Ole Thorsen (Mercenary (Gunther)), Rodney Louis Johnson (Jailer), Peter F. Giddings (TV Weatherman), Terilyn Joe (Terilyn, TV Anchor), Michel Camus (Cameraman), Valerie Perri (TV Reporter), Carrie Zanoline (Perfume Lady), Garrett Griffin (Fireboat Captain), Harve Cook (Bongo Drummer at Dance Club), Richard Elfman (Bongo Dancer at Dance Club), Noah John Cardoza (George, Jr.), Benjamin John Cardoza (George, Jr.), Willie Brown (Himself), Margo Blas (Caterer), Jake Gentry (Caterer with Tray), Tim Glenn (Waiter), Jeannette Kerner, Jewel McDonald (Shop Owner), Mary Ann Schmidt (Customer at Department Store)
- Country: USA
- Language: English / Spanish
- Runtime: 92 min
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