The Monkey's Uncle (1965)

Name: The Monkey's Uncle
Genre: Family, Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1965
Duration: 87 min
Cast: Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames, Arthur O'Connell, Frank Faylen

1h 27m United States of America

Family Comedy Science Fiction

Plot

Merlin Jones, a brilliant college student, devises a groundbreaking technique to impart complex knowledge to a chimpanzee. His ambitious experiments take an exciting turn when he builds a unique flying machine, leading to a series of comedic misadventures across the campus. As Merlin navigates the chaos his inventions unleash, he grapples with the challenges of academic life and the unexpected consequences of his genius. This charming blend of humor and innovation showcases the whimsical side of college life and the bond between human and animal intelligence.

Cast

Tommy Kirk Annette Funicello Leon Ames Arthur O'Connell Frank Faylen Leon Tyler Brian Wilson Carl Wilson Dennis Wilson Al Jardine Mike Love Norman Grabowski Cheryl Miller Connie Gilchrist Alan Hewitt