Krippendorf's Tribe

A silly, good-natured caper that coasts on broad gags and family chaos, never asking much beyond a few chuckles.

Directed by

Todd Holland

Genres

Comedy, Family

Starring

Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Zakes Mokae

Tagline

He's discovered the wildest tribe in his own backyard!

Overview

After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.

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