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Cheetah (1989)

Movie ★ 6.2 83 min

Drama Family

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.

Jeff Blyth Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 18, 1989
Runtime
83 min
Rating
G
Budget
$5.0M
Box office
$8.2M
IMDb
tt0097053
Language

Themes

Cast

Keith Coogan Keith Coogan Ted Lucy Deakins Lucy Deakins Susan Timothy Landfield Timothy Landfield Earl Johnson Colin Mothupi Colin Mothupi Morogo Breon Gorman Breon Gorman Jean Johnson Ka Vundla Ka Vundla Kipoin Lydia Kigada Lani Kuldeep Bhakoo Kuldeep Bhakoo Patel Michael Rogers Michael Rogers Racetrack Policeman (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cheetah about?
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.
Who directed Cheetah?
Cheetah was directed by Jeff Blyth.
Who stars in Cheetah?
Cheetah stars Keith Coogan, Lucy Deakins, Timothy Landfield, Colin Mothupi.
When was Cheetah released?
Cheetah is a 1989 drama, family film.
Where can I watch Cheetah?
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