Project X(1987) Apr 2026

When Jimmy discovers the "Bavarian Room"—where chimps are exposed to lethal doses of radiation to simulate pilot performance in a nuclear war—he realizes the military's plan is to kill the animals. He enlists Teri's help to rescue Virgil and the other chimps from the facility.

: 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. Project X(1987)

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 When Jimmy discovers the "Bavarian Room"—where chimps are

: Shortly after release, the film was hit by allegations of animal abuse during filming, championed by TV host and activist Bob Barker . While Barker claimed trainers used "blackjacks" to beat the chimps, the filmmakers and the American Humane Association (AHA) denied these charges; the AHA eventually won a defamation settlement against Barker. The score was composed by James Horner