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Monkey Shines

1988Directed by George A. Romero
Horror · Science Fiction · Drama · Thriller1h 53m
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Once there was a man whose prison was a chair. The man had a monkey, they made the strangest pair. The monkey ruled the man, it climbed inside his head. And now as fate would have it, one of them is dead.

A quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master and those who get too close to him.

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About Monkey Shines
How long is Monkey Shines?
Monkey Shines runs 1 hour and 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Who directed Monkey Shines?
Monkey Shines was directed by George A. Romero.
Who is in the cast of Monkey Shines?
Monkey Shines stars Jason Beghe as Allan Mann, John Pankow as Geoffrey Fisher and Kate McNeil as Melanie Parker.
What language is Monkey Shines in?
Monkey Shines is in English.
Is Monkey Shines family friendly?
No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Is Monkey Shines based on a true story or a book?
Yes. Monkey Shines is based on a novel or book.
Where can I watch Monkey Shines?
In the United States, Monkey Shines is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Monkey Shines released?
Monkey Shines was released on July 29, 1988.

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