Movie Description
The Jennie Project
(2001)Overview
Hugo Archibald is a doctor and brings home a wide variety of exotic animal species. The latest animal he brings home is a chimpanzee named Jennie. Dr. Archibald is not home very much, and Andrew feels he does not care about him. And Lea his wife does not want Jennie, and says she makes trouble. But the children take an instant liking to her. Jennie is unique in that she is learning to use and understand sign language. Jennie becomes an important part of Archibald family and Dr. Archibald's son, Andrew develops a close relationship with her. Jennie loves the things Andrew does, such as baseball and comic books. Jennie is also there for Andrew when he and his father disagree. A doctor Pamela Prentiss starts training with Jennie. She does not agree with the way Jennie is being cared for, and is seen as being rude to the Archibald family. She teaches Jennie sign language in a way that Jennie does not understand, but Lea finds a way she understands.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gary Nadeau
- Producer : Christopher Morgan
- Writer : Douglas Preston,Charles Leavitt,Gary Nadeau
- Editor : Richard Nord
- Cast : Alex D. Linz,Sheila Kelley,Lance Guest,Abigail Mavity,Sheryl Lee Ralph,Joel McKinnon Miller,Fran Bennett,Kenneth Kimmins,Earl Boen,Janet Rotblatt,Jason D. Smith,D. Candis Paule,Craig Tsuyumine,Nick Gomez,K.B. Mercer,Sonya Eddy,Annie Hinton,Tyler Swob,Kurt Reichert,Mark Chaet,Sammi Rotibi,Willie Amakye,Bella,Ellie,Frank Welker,Rachel Currence
Cast
Andrew Archibald
Leah Archibald
Hugo Archibald
Sarah Archibald
Dr. Pamela Prentiss
Frank
Judge
Epstein
Reverend Palliser
Mrs. Palliser
Bailiff
Miss Trousdale
Project Director
Theater Attendant
Woman In Car
Woman In Curlers
Emergency Room Nurse
Emergency Room Kid
Crabb
Specialist
Kwele
Tribesman
Jennie
Jennie
(voice)
Student
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Facts
Original TitleThe Jennie Project
Status Released
Release Information
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2001-07-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 16m
Genres
- TV Movie
- Adventure
- Drama
- Family