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The Fifth Monkey

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Brazilian hunter Cunda (Ben Kingsley) wishes to marry a local widow, but she refuses him because he's too poor. So he embarks on an expedition, hoping to earn enough to win her over. On his journey, he encounters four chimpanzees and decides to try to sell them. To find buyers, however, Cunda will have to travel to a far off city. Along the way he meets a kindhearted woman, and, between her compassion and the animals' inherent cuteness, he begins wondering if what he's doing is wrong.

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Trevor Johnston Time Out Modest but not unpleasing tropical adventure with a strong eco-friendly message and eye-catching location work. Jan 26, 2006 Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times ''The Fifth Monkey'' is not only simple. It is also simple-minded. Rated: 1/5 Aug 30, 2004 Full Review TV Guide "The Fifth Monkey" is one of a kind, but that is not intended as a recommendation. Rated: 1/4 Apr 2, 2012 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Sep 14, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Brazilian hunter Cunda (Ben Kingsley) wishes to marry a local widow, but she refuses him because he's too poor. So he embarks on an expedition, hoping to earn enough to win her over. On his journey, he encounters four chimpanzees and decides to try to sell them. To find buyers, however, Cunda will have to travel to a far off city. Along the way he meets a kindhearted woman, and, between her compassion and the animals' inherent cuteness, he begins wondering if what he's doing is wrong.
Director
Eric Rochat
Producer
Menahem Golan
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.3K
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Surround