Mighty Joe Young

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Theatrical Release Date:

12/25/1998

DVD Release Date:

03/23/1999

Run Time:

114min.

Starring:

Charlize Theron , Bill Paxton , Rade Serbedzija , Peter Firth , David Paymer

Director(s):

Ron Underwood

Distributor(s):

Buena Vista

MPAA Rating:

PG for some menacing action violence and mild language.

Genre(s):

Action,Drama

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