Project X(1987) Info

: Directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by Stanley Weiser, based on a story by Weiser and Lawrence Lasker. The score was composed by James Horner.

: The film received generally favorable reviews, holding a 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes . Critics praised the performances of the chimpanzees, particularly "Willie" as Virgil. Project X(1987)

The story follows (Matthew Broderick), a young Air Force pilot assigned to a secret project as punishment for a minor infraction. He is tasked with overseeing a group of chimpanzees being trained on flight simulators. Jimmy bonds with a chimp named Virgil , who was previously taught sign language by graduate student Teri MacDonald (Helen Hunt). : Directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by

Released on April 17, 1987, is a science-fiction comedy-drama starring Matthew Broderick and Helen Hunt that explores the ethics of animal testing within the military. Plot Summary Jimmy bonds with a chimp named Virgil ,