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Cheetah

G19891h 23mJeff Blyth
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 43%
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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.

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AfricaHuman Animal RelationshipRhinocerosPoacherKenyaCheetah

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What is Cheetah (1989) 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 stars in Cheetah?

Cheetah stars Keith Coogan (Ted), Lucy Deakins (Susan), Timothy Landfield (Earl Johnson), Colin Mothupi (Morogo), Breon Gorman (Jean Johnson). The film was directed by Jeff Blyth.

How long is Cheetah?

Cheetah has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated G.

Is Cheetah worth watching?

Cheetah holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 43. Fans of Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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