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Cheetah (1989)

G · 1989-08-18 · 1h 23m · EN
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An American boy and girl, spending six months in Kenya with their scientist parents adopt a cheetah, only to realize that they must set it loose so that it can learn to hunt and be free. However, when the animal is captured by poachers planning to race it against greyhounds, the two city kids, together with a young African goat herder they befriended, head off into the wild to rescue the cheetah.

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Jeff BlythDirector
Budget
$5M
Box office
$8.2M

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Keith CooganKeith CooganTedLucy DeakinsLucy DeakinsSusanTimothy LandfieldTimothy LandfieldEarl JohnsonColin MothupiColin MothupiMorogoBreon GormanBreon GormanJean JohnsonKa VundlaKa VundlaKipoinLydia KigadaLydia KigadaLaniKuldeep BhakooKuldeep BhakooPatel

Keywords

AfricaCheetahKenyaRhinocerosPoacher

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinityAfrica · Cheetah · KenyaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference525071

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Frequently asked questions about Cheetah

What is Cheetah about?

An American boy and girl, spending six months in Kenya with their scientist parents adopt a cheetah, only to realize that they must set it loose so that it can learn to hunt and be free. However, when the animal is captured by poachers planning to race it against greyhounds, the two city kids, together with a young African goat herder they befriended, head off into the wild to rescue the cheetah.

How long is Cheetah?

Cheetah has a runtime of 83 minutes.

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