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Congo

Congo is a 1995 action adventure film, loosely based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. It was directed by Frank Marshall and stars Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh, Tim Curry, Ernie Hudson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Grant Heslov, and Joe Don Baker. The film was released on June 9, 1995 by Paramount Pictures. Although the film did well at the box office, it was poorly received by most critics due to the use of costumes and puppetry for the gorillas in the film. The film begins with TraviCom employee Charles Travis , the ex-fiancé of electronics expert Dr. Karen Ross , testing a...
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quick facts
Release date:June 9, 1995
Directed by:Frank Marshall
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:109 Minutes
Producer:Sam Mercer, Kathleen Kennedy
Editor:Anne V. Coates
Music by:Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography:Allen Daviau
Screenplay by:Michael Crichton, John Patrick Shanley
Estimated budget:$50,000,000
Adapted from:Congo
Genre:Action, Adventure, Thriller

Cast of Congo

Frank Welker
Frank Welker
Born:March 12, 1946
Age:66
Tim Curry
Tim Curry
Herkermer Homolka
Born:April 19, 1946
Age:66
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Born:September 12, 1951
Age:60
Ernie Hudson
Ernie Hudson
Born:December 17, 1945
Age:66
Bruce Campbell
Bruce Campbell
Charles Travis
Born:June 22, 1958
Age:53
Joe Don Baker
Joe Don Baker
Born:February 12, 1936
Age:76

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1995 Razzie Award for Worst Director, Frank Marshall
1995 Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actor, Tim Curry
1995 Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress, Amy the Talking Gorilla
1995 Razzie Award for Worst Screenplay, John Patrick Shanley
1995 Razzie Award for Worst Picture, Kathleen Kennedy
1995 Razzie Award for Worst New Star, Amy the Talking Gorilla
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Film director of Congo

Frank Marshall
Frank Marshall
Born: September 13, 1946
Age: 65

Frank Wilton Marshall is an American film producer and director, often working in collaboration with his wife, Kathleen Kennedy. With Kennedy and Steven Spielberg, he was one of the founders of Amblin Entertainment. He is a partner with Kennedy in The Kennedy/Marshall Company, a film production...
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Back for the Future 2011 Short Film
Right To Play 2010
Eight Below 2006 PG (USA) Adventure
Congo 1995 PG-13 (USA) Action
Alive 1993 R (USA) Disaster
Arachnophobia 1990 PG-13 (USA) Comedy
Identity Unknown 1960
Feet of Clay 1960 Thriller
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Music contributors for Congo

Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith

Jerrald King "Jerry" Goldsmith was an American composer and conductor most known for his work in film and television scoring. He composed scores for...
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Filming locations for Congo

Arcadia
Arcadia

Arcadia is an affluent community in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and located approximately 13 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley and at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. It is the site of the Santa Anita Park racetrack and home to the Los...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the film, "Congo"?
  • A:
    Paramount Pictures was the film's distributor.
  • Q:
    When was the premier of the movie "Congo"?
  • A:
    The film was released in June, 1995.
  • Q:
    Which locations were shown in the film Congo?
  • A:
    Locations used in the movie's production include Arcadia.
  • Q:
    Which actors starred in the motion picture, "Congo"?
  • A:
    Ernie Hudson, Bruce Campbell, Laura Linney, Tim Curry, Dylan Walsh and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje played leading roles.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the film "Congo"?
  • A:
    The runtime is 109 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who produced the film, "Congo"?
  • A:
    Sam Mercer, Frank Yablans and Frank Marshall were the show's producers.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the movie, "Congo"?
  • A:
    The motion picture is rated PG-13 (USA).
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the motion picture "Congo"?
  • A:
    The total runtime is 109 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer for the film Congo?
  • A:
    Michael Crichton and John Patrick Shanley wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    Which director created the motion picture "Congo"?
  • A:
    Frank Marshall was the motion picture's director.
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