Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.
Cast
Karen Allen
Alex Bristow
Armand Assante
Mark Mathias
Josh Mostel
Mel Gorsky
Holly Hunter
Coral Grable
Richard Libertini
Doctor Parrish
Joyce Brothers
Herself, Visiting Psychologist
Alice Drummond
Site Committee
Nan Martin
Mrs. Norton
Alexa Kenin
Unknown, Sheila Sandusky
Jon Matthews
Tyler Forbes
Crystal Buda
Cleo Grable
Ivan Bonar
Dr. Ridley
Vivian Warfield
Blaze de Teo
Janni Brenn
Mrs. Parrish
Steven Kent Foster
Nerd
Cynthia Vance
Co-Ed
Al Jones
Site Committee
Peter Prouse
Site Committee
Dan J.P. Ciernia
Student (uncredited)
Crew
Jenny Bowen
Director
Kjehl Rasmussen
Director, Producer
Susan Rice
Writer
Richard Bowen
Director of Photography
Randolph Clendenen
Executive Producer
Karen Koch
Associate Producer
Edward Glass
Co-Producer
Jeannine Oppewall
Production Design
Durinda Wood
Costume Design
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music Composer
Lisa Fischer
Set Decoration
David Brisbin
Art Direction