Documentary, TV Movie
This fascinating film tells the story of one man's struggle to protect a small population of gorillas on the slopes of Mount Kahuzi in Zaire and of his incredible relationship with Kasimir, the great silver-backed male, and his family.
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IMDB 7 | Jan , 1971
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IMDB 7.5 | Jul , 2005
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IMDB 9 | Apr , 1974
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IMDB 8 | Jan , 2020
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IMDB 8.5 | Aug , 2016
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IMDB 10 | Jun , 2021
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IMDB 6.8 | Oct , 2013
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IMDB 10 | Jun , 2023
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IMDB 7.6 | Oct , 1996
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