Allan Mann (played by Jason Beghe) is a protagonist in Monkey Shines.
A law student and former athlete rendered quadriplegic after a medical procedure. He struggles with physical disability and psychological trauma, developing a dark psychological link with his service monkey that ultimately leads to violence before he regains mobility. Geoffrey Fisher (played by John Pankow) is a protagonist in Monkey Shines.
A research scientist and Allan's friend who secretly experiments on a capuchin monkey to boost its intelligence, later using Allan's home as an undisclosed testing ground. Melanie Parker (played by Kate McNeil) appears in Monkey Shines.
A specialist in training helper monkeys who becomes deeply involved in Allan's rehabilitation and eventually his romantic life.
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Characters
Allan Mann
(played by Jason Beghe) — protagonist
A law student and former athlete rendered quadriplegic after a medical procedure. He struggles with physical disability and psychological trauma, developing a dark psychological link with his service...
Geoffrey Fisher
(played by John Pankow) — protagonist
A research scientist and Allan's friend who secretly experiments on a capuchin monkey to boost its intelligence, later using Allan's home as an undisclosed testing ground.
Melanie Parker
(played by Kate McNeil) — supporting
A specialist in training helper monkeys who becomes deeply involved in Allan's rehabilitation and eventually his romantic life.
