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Congo (1995)

โ€œWhere you are the endangered species.โ€

5.6/10 ยท 1,023 votes 1h 48m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#101 of 107 films from 1995 #1985 of 2168 in action

Directed by Frank Marshall ยท Written by Michael Crichton, John Patrick Shanley

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Overview

Eight people embark on an expedition into the Congo, a mysterious expanse of unexplored Africa, where human greed and the laws of nature have gone berserk.

Cast

Laura Linneyas Dr. Karen Ross
Dylan Walshas Dr. Peter Elliot
Ernie Hudsonas Captain Monroe Kelly
Tim Curryas Herkermer Homolka
Grant Heslovas Richard
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbajeas Kahega
Joe Don Bakeras R.B. Travis
Misty Rosasas Amy
Lorene Nohas Amy
Mary Ellen Trainoras Moira
Stuart Pankinas Boyd
Carolyn Seymouras Eleanor Romy
Romy Rosemontas Assistant
James Karenas College President / Elliot's Boss

Facts

Release dateJune 9, 1995
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) โ€” about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$152,022,101 (3.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0112715

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Questions

How long is Congo?
Congo runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Congo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 1,023 votes, which places it #101 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 7%) and #1985 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Congo?
Congo was directed by Frank Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Eight Below (2006), Alive (1993), Arachnophobia (1990).
Who stars in Congo?
Laura Linney as Dr. Karen Ross; Dylan Walsh as Dr. Peter Elliot; Ernie Hudson as Captain Monroe Kelly; Tim Curry as Herkermer Homolka; Grant Heslov as Richard; Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Kahega.
What is Congo rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Congo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37657.

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