The Wild And The Free ~(Dvd 1980)~ Linda Gray ~ Granville Van Dusen~ULTRA RARE

A scientist learns that the chimpanzees he's studying are to be subjected to radiation experiments, so he hatches a plan to steal them away to a wildlife preserve. The Wild and the Free is a 1980 American family adventure comedy television film directed by James Hill and starring Granville Van Dusen, Linda Gray, Frank Logan, Raymond Forchion, Sharon Anderson, and Bill Gribble. It was broadcast on CBS as The CBS Wednesday Night Movie on November 26, 1980. They Must Be Saved! A scientist learns that the chimpanzees he's studying are to be subjected to radiation experiments, so he hatches a plan to steal them away to a wildlife preserve. Two scientists involved in chimpanzee research -- one maintaining the animals should be kept in their native habitat in Africa without human interference, the other trying to train them in sign language in a domesticated atmosphere -- join forces when they learn that the government plans to cut off the language grant and use the chimps for radiation research. The comical adventure, filmed on location in Tampa, Florida, and in the jungle area of Florida's Hillsborough State Park, reunited producer Paul Radin and director James Hill, who had worked together on "Born Free." Vintage quality, indicative of the time-frame it was released. Price is firm. Enjoy a fun gift with purchase. If any issues arise please direct message me so I can be of assistance.