Gorillas in the Mist

Year: 1988

Runtime: 129 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael Apted

HistoryDramaHumanity and the world around usPowerful stories of heartbreak and sufferingHumanity's odyssey: earth and beyond

In remote African highlands, Dian Fossey discovers purpose and a fierce commitment. A dedicated scientist, she journeys to study the dwindling mountain gorillas, immerses herself in their world, and ultimately becomes their staunch defender, battling to safeguard the fragile species.

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