The Wild and the Free
Two scientists involved in chimpanzee research -- one maintaining that the animals should be kept in their native habitat in Africa without human interference, the other trying to train them in sign language in a domesticated atmosphere -- join forces when they learn that the government plans to cut off the language grant and use the chimps for radiation research.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Wild and the Free
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 26, 1980
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
TV Movie, Comedy, Adventure
User Score
60%
Original Title
The Wild and the Free
Production Companies
Marble Arch Productions, BSR Productions
Director
James Hill
Description
Two scientists involved in chimpanzee research -- one maintaining that the animals should be kept in their native habitat in Africa without human interference, the other trying to train them in sign language in a domesticated atmosphere -- join forces when they learn that the government plans to cut off the language grant and use the chimps for radiation research.