Overview
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 as Alex Bristow
- Armand Assante as Mark Mathias
- Josh Mostel as Mel Gorsky
- Holly Hunter as Coral Grable
- Richard Libertini as Doctor Parrish
- Joyce Brothers as Herself
- Alice Drummond as Site Committee
- Nan Martin as Mrs. Norton
- Alexa Kenin
- Jon Matthews as Tyler Forbes