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The Monkey Folk (1989): Cast

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The Monkey Folk is a 1989 documentary directed by Gérard Vienne, starring Michel Piccoli. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Monkey Folk (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Gérard Vienne
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Monkey Folk About?

The premise of The Monkey Folk without spoilers.

The documentary surveys the lives and wild behavior of more than a hundred simian species. It features footage from Ethiopia, Japan, Sri Lanka and Brazil, showcasing macaques, baboons, monkeys, orangutans and other close relatives of humans. Its length and thorough coverage make it especially appealing to viewers already passionate about primate studies.

The Monkey Folk Themes & Keywords

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  • orangutan
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  • foreign language film
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  • part diecast film
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Cast & crew

The Monkey Folk Cast

Michel Piccoli stars in The Monkey Folk. Directed by Gérard Vienne.

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The Monkey Folk Also Known As

Also known as “猴群”.

Also known as
  • 猴群

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The Monkey Folk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Monkey Folk?

The Monkey Folk runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Monkey Folk released?

The Monkey Folk was released on May 26, 1989.

Who directed The Monkey Folk?

The Monkey Folk was directed by Gérard Vienne.

Who is in the cast of The Monkey Folk?

The Monkey Folk stars Michel Piccoli.

Does The Monkey Folk have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Monkey Folk in?

The original language of The Monkey Folk is French.

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