Cheetah

1989

1h 23m

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6.1/10

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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.

Directors

Jeff Blyth

Writers

Jack Couffer(screenstory by)

Alan Caillou(novel by)

Stars

Keith Coogan

Lucy Deakins

Timothy Landfield

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Ted

Susan

Earl Johnson

Morogo

Jean Johnson

Kipoin

Lani

Patel

Racetrack Policeman (voice)

Directors

Jeff Blyth

Writers

Jack Couffer(screenstory by)

Alan Caillou(novel by)

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6/10

If Ace Ventura was family friendly and without Jim Carrey. <em>'Cheetah'</em> is actually alright, in truth. I wouldn't say I particularly enjoyed it, but it's a harmless 83 minutes which fills a gap if you need it to. The locations and animal stuff are decent. The premise isn't anything you'll remember as it isn't fresh, original or majorly interesting to be honest. As for the cast, they are serviceable. I like Lucy Deakins (Susan), Collin Mothupi (Morogo) and Keith Coogan (Ted); the latter is basically Tommy Kirk, Walt Disney himself would approve of that casting I'm sure! The adult actors are actually the weakest cast members. Not much more to note. Forgettable sure, but it's a quick watch and not irritating or anything like that. Lastly, who knew this used "Hakuna matata" before that entirely unknown film from 1994, eh?

r96sk19 Sep, 2020