The Naked Ape (1973)

Director:

Donald Driver

Writers:

Donald Driver (screenwriter), Desmond Morris (book)

Stars:

Johnny Crawford, Victoria Principal, Dennis Olivieri

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Johnny Crawford	...	Lee
Victoria Principal	...	Cathy
Dennis Olivieri	...	Arnie
Diana Darrin	...	Fat Woman
Norman Grabowski	...	Sargent
John Hillerman	...	Psychiatrist
Helen Horowitz	...	Fat Child
Robert Ito	...	Samurai Warrior
Marvin Miller	...	Fat Man
Brett Parker	...	College Professor

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

evolution | animated sequence | male nudity | anthropology | vietnam war | 

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Taglines:

The naked ape is only human.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Fred Wolf Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 August 1973 (USA)

Filming Locations:

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jennings Lang, Playboy Enterprises, Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References King Kong (1933)

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Soundtracks

"Finger Paint"
Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Webb

User Reviews

evidently this is now available on DVD

released by Anthem Pictures on April 10th, 2007. I special ordered this for a lady, who was looking for the Johnny Crawford version and not the modern 2006 version. Although, why would you remake a picture that was not really successful in the first place? The knee jerk reaction to the name Hugh Hefner by some people is indicative of the state of our nation. When there is very little money and electricity, and not enough to eat, issues such as airbrushed pudenda will recede to their proper place in the scheme of things. Anyhow, enjoy the film while it lasts. Actually, if you want to use your time wisely, get the book. Even though the research is dated, the backward slide of the American culture and the dumbing down of the populace seems to reinforce the message of the book. Even though the evidence is still out on evolution, only a shaved ape would come to that conclusion.