CONGO opens nationally. Directed by Frank Marshall. Written by John Patrick Shanley, from the novel by Michael Crichton, Goofy 1950s B-movie jungle adventure repurposed from Michael Crichton novel with requisite lava spewing volcano, a mythical lost city, a diamond with laser capabilities & a talking gorilla, no less. Starring Laura Linney, Dylan Walsh, Ernie Hudson and a scene stealing Tim Curry.