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Monkey Boy (1992): Cast

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Monkey Boy is a 1992 horror film directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark, starring Douglas Mann as Chad, Kenneth Cranham and John Lynch. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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Monkey Boy (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Monkey Boy About?

The premise of Monkey Boy without spoilers.

They created him in a secret lab and raised him in isolation. Chad, a half‑human, half‑monkey mutant with a child’s mind and superhuman strength, emerges. A journalist investigating a gruesome mass murder discovers him and learns that relentless scientific ambition will stop at nothing. The American VHS release, retitled “Monkey Boy,” condenses Lawrence Gordon Clark’s 1991 mini‑series “Chimera.”

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Cast & crew

Monkey Boy Cast & Characters

Douglas Mann leads the cast as Chad, with Kenneth Cranham as Hennessey and John Lynch as Peter Carson. Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lawrence Gordon Clark

More films directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark: Midnight Man, On Dangerous Ground, Murder by the Book and Romance on the Orient Express.

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Monkey Boy Also Known As

Also known as “Chimera”.

Also known as
  • Chimera

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FAQ

Monkey Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Monkey Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Monkey Boy?

Monkey Boy runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Monkey Boy released?

Monkey Boy was released on December 31, 1992.

Who directed Monkey Boy?

Monkey Boy was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.

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Who is in the cast of Monkey Boy?

Monkey Boy stars Douglas Mann as Chad, Kenneth Cranham as Hennessey and John Lynch as Peter Carson, among 8 credited actors.

Does Monkey Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. Monkey Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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