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Congo

  • 19951995
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
46K
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POPULARITY
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1,638
Congo (1995)
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When an expedition to the African Congo ends in disaster, a new team is assembled to find out what went wrong.When an expedition to the African Congo ends in disaster, a new team is assembled to find out what went wrong.When an expedition to the African Congo ends in disaster, a new team is assembled to find out what went wrong.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
46K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,686
1,638
  • Director
    • Frank Marshall
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(novel)
    • John Patrick Shanley(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Laura Linney
    • Tim Curry
    • Dylan Walsh
Top credits
  • Director
    • Frank Marshall
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(novel)
    • John Patrick Shanley(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Laura Linney
    • Tim Curry
    • Dylan Walsh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 198User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
    • 22Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos1

    Congo
    Trailer 2:24
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    Photos91

    Frank Marshall in Congo (1995)
    In costume as Amy the gorilla posing for a picture, on the set of Congo, 1995.
    Congo (1995)
    Tim Curry, Ernie Hudson, Laura Linney, Lola Noh, Misty Rosas, and Dylan Walsh in Congo (1995)
    Tim Curry, Ernie Hudson, Laura Linney, Lola Noh, and Dylan Walsh in Congo (1995)
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    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Dr. Karen Rossas Dr. Karen Ross
    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Herkermer Homolkaas Herkermer Homolka
    Dylan Walsh
    Dylan Walsh
    • Dr. Peter Elliotas Dr. Peter Elliot
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Captain Monroe Kellyas Captain Monroe Kelly
    Grant Heslov
    Grant Heslov
    • Richardas Richard
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • R.B. Travisas R.B. Travis
    Lola Noh
    Lola Noh
    • Amyas Amy
    • (as Lorene Noh)
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    Mary Ellen Trainor
    • Moiraas Moira
    Misty Rosas
    Misty Rosas
    • Amy the Gorillaas Amy the Gorilla
    Stuart Pankin
    Stuart Pankin
    • Boydas Boyd
    Carolyn Seymour
    Carolyn Seymour
    • Eleanor Romyas Eleanor Romy
    Romy Rosemont
    Romy Rosemont
    • Assistantas Assistant
    James Karen
    James Karen
    • College Presidentas College President…
    Bill Pugin
    • Williamas William
    Lawrence T. Wrentz
    • Prof. Arliss Wenderas Prof. Arliss Wender
    Robert Almodovar
    Robert Almodovar
    • Rudy, TraviCom Securityas Rudy, TraviCom Security
    Kathleen Connors
    • Sallyas Sally
    Joel Weiss
    Joel Weiss
    • TraviCom Operatoras TraviCom Operator
    • Director
      • Frank Marshall
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton(novel)
      • John Patrick Shanley(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ernie Hudson stated that playing the character "Captain Munroe Kelly" is his personal favorite from his career.
    • Goofs
      Zinj was supposed to have been founded by King Solomon, a great king of the Israelites, yet the only inscription on the stone walls once the party reaches it are Egyptian hieroglyphics.
    • Quotes

      Captain Wanta: [Homolka is eating a cake] Mr Homolka?

      Herkermer Homolka: Yes?

      Captain Wanta: Stop eating my sesame cake.

      [Homolka pauses in confusion]

      Captain Wanta: [shouting angrily] STOP EATING MY SESAME CAKE!

      [Homolka spits out the cake]

      Captain Wanta: What are you doing in my country, bag of shit?

      Herkermer Homolka: Captain, please, I only wish to explore and discover...

      Captain Wanta: This fellow

      Captain Wanta: [pokes Homolka's face with a stick] is a big. Bag. Of. Shit.

      Captain Wanta: [to Monroe] You should shake this RAT from off your neck. He owes money to everyone everywhere he goes. I will ask you to wait outside Mr. Homolka!

    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Congo (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Spirit Of Africa
      Music by Jerry Goldsmith

      Lyric by Lebo M.

      Performed by Lebo M.

      Produced by Jerry Goldsmith & Lebo M.

    User reviews198

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    "Legends of the Hidden Temple" with intelligent gorillas and science
    OK, this movie is best watched on a rainy day or when you're pretty bored. The fake looking gorillas were obviously not very well-made, whereas the 1993 film Jurassic Park had familiarized audiences with CG dinosaurs. In fact, CGI was originally planned for the grays, but the technology had not yet been developed to the point where realistic hair could be created. While smooth skinned dinosaurs were possible, hairy apes would have looked inappropriately cartooned. Therefore, animatronics, masks and puppetry had to be utilized. So that was kind of a damper on the special effects as well as Tim Curry's bad acting. The movie could have been a lot better, but it was viewable. If you got over the gorilla puppets and Tim Curry's accent, you have a pretty decent movie. I thought the story was good. It's not Jurassic Park, but it's Michael Crichton. Congo wasn't very realistic, but neither was Jurassic Park. It was like that show "Legends of the Hidden Temple" with intelligent gorillas and science. There was action and a plot. So I could sit and watch it. I'll give it (barely) 6 stars.
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    • Jun 22, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • American Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • Kho Báu Congo
    • Filming locations
      • Costa Rica
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • The Kennedy/Marshall Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $81,022,101
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,642,539
      • Jun 11, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $152,022,101
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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