Animal Behavior
2
85 minutes
10/27/1989
Overview
Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.
Cast List
Karen Allen
as Alex Bristow
Armand Assante
as Mark Mathias
Josh Mostel
as Mel Gorsky
Holly Hunter
as Coral Grable
Richard Libertini
as Doctor Parrish
Joyce Brothers
as Herself
Alice Drummond
as Site Committee
Nan Martin
as Mrs. Norton
Alexa Kenin
Jon Matthews
as Tyler Forbes
Crystal Buda
as Cleo Grable
Ivan Bonar
as Dr. Ridley
Vivian Warfield
as Blaze de Teo
Janni Brenn
as Mrs. Parrish
Steven Kent Foster
as Nerd
Cynthia Vance
as Co-Ed
Joyce Brothers
as Visiting Psychologist
Al Jones
as Site Committee
Peter Prouse
as Site Committee
Alexa Kenin
as Sheila Sandusky
Dan J.P. Ciernia
as Student (uncredited)