Movie·1998·1h 34m
Krippendorf's Tribe
He's discovered the wildest tribe in his own backyard!
Directed By
Todd Holland
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
Written By
Charlie Peters
Producer
Larry Brezner, Ross Canter
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Music
Bruce Broughton
Editor
Jon Poll
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
91 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
Prof. Krippendorf
Jenna Elfman
Veronica
Zakes Mokae
Sulukim
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Lori
Natasha Lyonne
Shelly
Gregory Smith
Mickey
Lily Tomlin
Ruth Allen
Stephen Root
Gerald Adams
Elaine Stritch
Irene Hargrove
Mila Kunis
Abbey Tournquist
David Ogden Stiers
Henry Spivey
Doris Belack
President Porter
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Simon Alonso
Amzie Strickland
Gladys Schmades
Phil Leeds
Dr. Harvey
Frances Bay
Edith Proxmire
Susan Ruttan
Mrs. O'Brian
Tom Poston
Gordon Hargrove
// crew
Crew
Todd Holland
Director
Charlie Peters
Screenplay
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Jon Poll
Editor
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Larry Brezner
Producer
Ross Canter
Executive Producer
Whitney Green
Executive Producer
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