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Gorillas in the Mist Premiered - September 23, 1983

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On this day, September 23, 1988, Gorillas in the Mist premiered, directed by Michael Apted and starring Sigourney Weaver as Dian Fossey, a renowned primatologist. The film, based on Fossey’s work with gorillas in Rwanda, had a budget of $22 million and grossed $61.1 million at the box office. Weaver’s portrayal earned critical acclaim, making this biographical drama one of the standout films of the late 80s.

Who remembers this powerful and emotional film?
 
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