Send a Gorilla(1988)
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Send a Gorilla Synopsis
The girls and gorillas at a singing telegram company are overworked because it is Valentine's Day. A series of sub-plots - a sexist disc jockey loses his dog and the girls fine it; one of the girls fights for custody of her child; an aspiring opera singer gets her chance to audition; and evil developer demolishes the telegram company's offices, etc, which all adds up to a large dose of confusion.
Send a Gorilla (1988) is a comedy film directed by Melanie Read, released on December 2, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Carmel McGlone, Katherine McRae, Perry Piercy and John Callen. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Melanie Read
- Writers:
- Melanie Read
- Producers:
- Dorothee Pinfold
- Cinematographer:
- Wayne Vinten
- Composer:
- Peter Blake
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
Send a Gorilla Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carmel McGlone
as Clare
- Katherine McRae
Katherine McRae
as Joy
- Perry Piercy
Perry Piercy
as Vicki
John Callen
as Chris Dean
Lani John Tupu
as Ian Hunter
William Kircher
as Ned
Rima Te Wiata
as Lisa
- Kim Buchanan
Kim Buchanan
as Charlene
- Ann Pacey
Ann Pacey
as Mrs. McKinley
Miranda Harcourt
as Kerry-Anne
Michael Haigh
Ian Watkin
Key crew
Directed by Melanie Read, written by Melanie Read, produced by Dorothee Pinfold.
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Send a Gorilla Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Send a Gorilla – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Send a Gorilla online?
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Who stars in Send a Gorilla?
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The main cast of Send a Gorilla (1988) includes Carmel McGlone, Katherine McRae, Perry Piercy, John Callen and Lani John Tupu. The film was directed by Melanie Read. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Send a Gorilla released?
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Send a Gorilla was released on December 2, 1988 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Send a Gorilla worth watching?
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Send a Gorilla (1988) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.