Krippendorf's Tribe

Synopsis

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.

Director

Todd Holland

Written by

Charlie Peters

Music

Bruce Broughton

Studio

Touchstone Pictures

Released

27 February 1998

Genres

Comedy, Family