Cheetah (1989)
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50% of critics liked it
(8 reviews) -
57% of users liked it
(1,388 ratings)
In Disney's Cheetah, Keith Coogan and Lucy Deakins play two LA teenagers who aren't really looking forward to their upcoming trip to Kenya. Once in Africa, the kids change their minds when, together with local youth Collin Mohtupi, they befriend a cheetah cub. When the cub grows to maturity,… More In Disney's Cheetah, Keith Coogan and Lucy Deakins play two LA teenagers who aren't really looking forward to their upcoming trip to Kenya. Once in Africa, the kids change their minds when, together with local youth Collin Mohtupi, they befriend a cheetah cub. When the cub grows to maturity, it is necessary for Coogan and Deakins to reacclimate their domesticated pet to life in the wilds. The plot's menace is personified by a covetous store owner who hopes to exploit the cheetah at the local dog races. Cheetah is based on The Cheetahs, a novel by actor Alan Caillou. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jeff Blyth
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Kids & Family
G,
- In Theaters
- Aug 18, 1989 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Ruth Ford, Washington Post
Cheetah brings to focus the concerns of experts and laymen alike.
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Joly Herman, Common Sense Media
'80s Disney live-action adventure with few perilous moments.
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Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com
It's an exceedingly simple story using the lure of golden African locations, animal observation, and teen histrionics to coax viewers in, directed by a guy who used to craft Circle-Vision films for Epcot.
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Staci Layne Wilson, StaciWilson.com
Despite spotty acting, the story is worth seeing for animal lovers.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
There's a lot here that the kiddies will like, and it's delivered with a minimum of the outright schmaltz that's become so prevalent in Disney's more recent efforts.
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Cast
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Keith Coogan
as Ted Johnson
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Lucy Deakins
as Sarah
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Collin Mothupi
as Morogo
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Timothy Landfield
as Earl Johnson
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Breon Gorman
as Jean Johnson
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Ka Vundla
as Kipoin
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Lydia Kigada
as Lani
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Kuldeep Bhakoo
as Patel
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Paul Onsongo
as Abdullah
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Anthony Baird
as Nigel
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Konga Mbandu
as Police Captain
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Martin Okello
as Friendly Policeman
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Allaudin Qureshi
as Patel's Cousin
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Michael Rogers
as Racetrack Policeman
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Waigwa Wachira
as Racetrack Policeman
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Frank C. Turner
as Greyhound Owner
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Joseph "J.J." Otieno Adamson
as Band at the Blue Duka
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David Adido
as Mwangi
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Thomas Akare
as Bettor
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Wally Amalemba
as Band at the Blue Duka
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Denis Doughty
as Bettor
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Siddik Ebrahim
as Bettor
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Jane Gelardi
as Announcer's Girlfriend
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Lee Harvin
as Bettor
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Rod Jacobsen
as David
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Tony Evans Kalanzi
as Band at the Blue Duka
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Evalyne Kamau
as Nyambura
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Aloysius Lazarus
as Greyhound Owner
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Jan Maccoy
as Stewardess
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Kelly Harry Ngetsa
as Band at the Blue Duka
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Njorogue M. Ngoima
as Greyhound Owner
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David Otieno
as Band at the Blue Duka
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William Tsuma
as Cabbie
- Lynn Kressel
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Richard Clarke
as Announcer
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James K. Ward
as Announcer
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Rory McGuinness
as Larry
