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Director Michael Apted (above) used real gorillas for most of the scenes in his movie about anthropologist Dian Fossey
Director Michael Apted (above) used real gorillas for most of the scenes in his movie about anthropologist Dian Fossey

Director Michael Apted (above) used real gorillas for most of the scenes in his movie about anthropologist Dian Fossey

Date9/20/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Director Michael Apted (above) used real gorillas for most of the scenes in his movie about anthropologist Dian Fossey. Sigourney Weaver (right) was vital to the project, he says.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0029537F
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      U.S.-Canada accord. Metro zoo workers Dianne Devison, left, and Juliana So show off their charges, infant lowland gorillas. Patrick, 9, months, was bo(...)
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      Loek, Dick
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      Bull, Ron
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      Ritchie, Michael
      4/2/1976
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      Barkley, Harold
      10/25/1971
      Apted, Michael
      Apted, Michael
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      1/21/1993
      Apted, Michael
      Apted, Michael
      Apted, Michael
      9/20/1988
      Sarah Jessica Parker (Left) Elizabeth Hurley Hugh Grant Michael Apted
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      Bull, Ron
      3/5/1996
      In Toronto to publicize his latest movie, veteran director Stanley Kramer yesterday said he will make a movie about lieutenant Calley
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      Bezant, Graham
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      A crowded Plaza on Grand Canary Island caused when a movie crew decided to shoot some scenes there
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      Bryant, George
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      St. Ursula's convent, or, The nun of Canada. Containing scenes from real life
      St. Ursula's convent, or, The nun of Canada. Containing scenes from real life
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      1824