Buddy is a 1997 film directed by Caroline Thompson and produced by Columbia Pictures with help from Jim Henson Pictures. It starred Rene Russo as Mrs. Gertrude 'Trudy' Lintz and Robbie Coltrane as her husband.
The film was based on the life of a gorilla called Massa with elements of Gertrude Lintz's other gorilla Gargantua (who was called "Buddy" at the time). In real life, Massa became the oldest gorilla on record until 2008, while Buddy/Gargantua died young as a circus attraction and his remains are now on display in a museum.
The gorilla suit used for Buddy was created by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.Synopsis
Dans les années vingt, Gertrude Lintz a transformé sa maison en véritable arche de Noe. Autour d'elle, s'ébattent singes, oiseaux, chevaux, chats, le tout dans une harmonie seulement troublée par les faceties de chacun. Lorsqu'un jour, Gertrude recueille un bébé gorille promis a une mort certaine, sa vie et celle de toute la maison va s'en trouver à jamais changée.
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