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29 July 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil... morePlot:
A quadriplegic man has a trained monkey help him with his paralysis, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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7 wins moreNewsDesk:
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Underrated Romero film more (55 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jason Beghe | ... | Allan Mann | |
| John Pankow | ... | Geoffrey Fisher | |
| Kate McNeil | ... | Melanie Parker | |
| Joyce Van Patten | ... | Dorothy Mann | |
| Christine Forrest | ... | Maryanne Hodges | |
| Stephen Root | ... | Dean Burbage | |
| Stanley Tucci | ... | Dr. John Wiseman | |
| Boo | ... | Ella | |
| Janine Turner | ... | Linda Aikman | |
| William Newman | ... | Doc Williams | |
| Tudi Wiggins | ... | Esther Fry | |
| Tom Quinn | ... | Charlie Cunningham | |
| Chuck Baker | ... | Ambulance Driver | |
| Patricia Tallman | ... | Party Guest | |
| David Early | ... | Anesthetist |
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113 min | West Germany:105 min (cut version)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:16 | Finland:K-16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | USA:TV-MA (cable rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | France:-12 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:18Filming Locations:
Carnegie Mellon University - 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA moreFun Stuff
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THE GLORY OF LOVE moreFAQ
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This film has been described as a "horror film for people who don't like horror films." That's an apt description for this underrated psychological/supernatural thriller from Pittsburgh's master horror director, George A. Romero. To date, this is Romero's only studio film, and he had to make numerous compromises to the finished product. (The originally intended ending would have been a killer.) That said, the film still comes off as smart and sharp, with some very good casting. (John Pankow, recognizable from "Mad About You," is really excellent here, and there are nice early performances from Stephen Root, Stanley Tucci, and Janine Turner.) And check out the amazingly good editing in the last 10 minutes. Overall, while this is not first-tier Romero, it's a terrific little horror film.