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UNITED STATES · 1988

Monkey Shines

George A. Romero
animal rage disability caretaking dependency jealousy and possession loss of control
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Synopsis

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.

Year1988
CountryUnited States
DirectorGeorge A. Romero
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