Project X(1987) ✦ Genuine & Plus

: 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.

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. 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 : Directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by

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). He enlists Teri's help to rescue Virgil and