Going Ape (1970)

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82 min - Comedy - 17 January 1972 (Sweden)

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Ratings: 6.6/10 from 977 users
Reviews: 40 user | 8 critic

When New York attorney Gordon Hocheiser meets Louise Callan, the girl of his dreams, he schemes to eliminate his aging... See full summary »

Director:

Carl Reiner

Writers:

Robert Klane (screenplay), Robert Klane (based on his novel: "Where's Poppa?")

Stars:

George Segal, Ruth Gordon and Ron Leibman

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	George Segal	...	Gordon Hocheiser
	Ruth Gordon	...	Mrs. Hocheiser
	Ron Leibman	...	Sidney Hocheiser
	Trish Van Devere	...	Louise Callan
	Barnard Hughes	...	Colonel Hendricks
	Vincent Gardenia	...	Coach Williams
	Rae Allen	...	Gladys Hocheiser
	Paul Sorvino	...	Owner of 'Gus & Grace's Home'
	William LeMassena	...	Judge (as William Le Massena)
	Michael McGuire	...	Army Lawyer
	Rob Reiner	...	Roger
	Joe Keyes Jr.	...	Gang Leader
	Israel Lang	...	Mutha
	Garrett Morris	...	Garrett
	Arnold Williams	...	Arnold

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Storyline

When New York attorney Gordon Hocheiser meets Louise Callan, the girl of his dreams, he schemes to eliminate his aging, senile mother, even though he promised his late father that he'd always take care of her. He fears that his batty mom's eccentricities will shortly lead to Louise's departure. Written by alfiehitchie

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I wish momma would stop saying that! Yeah.

Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 1972 (Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

¿Dónde está papá? See more »

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Where's Poppa Company See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The first American film to use the word "c***sucker". See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Hocheiser: I'd know that tush anywhere.
[Grabbing Gordon's ass]
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Connections

Referenced in "Siskel & Ebert: Worst of '92" (1993) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Goodbye Song"
Music by Jack Elliott
Lyrics by Norman Gimbel
Sung by Harry Edison (as Harry 'Sweets' Edison) See more »