

Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.

Karen Allen
Alex Bristow

Armand Assante
Mark Mathias

Josh Mostel
Mel Gorsky

Holly Hunter
Coral Grable

Richard Libertini
Doctor Parrish

Joyce Brothers
Herself

Alice Drummond
Site Committee

Nan Martin
Mrs. Norton

Alexa Kenin
Jon Matthews
Tyler Forbes