Going Ape! (1981)

When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orang outangs. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just ... See full summary »

Director:

Jeremy Joe Kronsberg

Writer:

Jeremy Joe Kronsberg

Stars:

Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tony Danza	...	Foster
Jessica Walter	...	Fiona
Stacey Nelkin	...	Cynthia (as Stacey Nelkin)
Danny DeVito	...	Lazlo
Art Metrano	...	Joey
Frank Sivero	...	Bad Habit
Rick Hurst	...	Brandon
Howard Mann	...	Jules Cohen
Joseph Maher	...	Gridley
Leon Askin	...	Zebrewski
Jacquelyn Hyde	...	Zaida
Ted White	...	Goon #1
Bob Terhune	...	Goon #2
Jaye Durkus	...	Goon #3 (as Jay Durkus)
Angus Duncan	...	Farley

Storyline

When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orang outangs. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.

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Plot Keywords:

simian fiction | monkey actor | pie in the face | orangutan

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Taglines:

There were 3 conditions to the 5 million dollar inheritance, and they had to be bathed once a week.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Family | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 April 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

Affen, Gangster und Millionen

Filming Locations:

San Diego, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

City Films, Hemdale, Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Mono Mono (Glen Glenn Sound)

Color:

Color (Movielab)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The letter that Poppy is supposed to give Foster jumps from her right hand to her left.

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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #22.191 (2006)

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Soundtracks

"SUDDENLY"
Music by Elmer Bernstein
Lyrics by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg

User Reviews

The funniest apes on this earth!!!

Going Ape is one of best movies ever made. I believe people should reevaluate their vote on this fine movie. If anybody loves to watch a butch of crazy apes that are constantly getting into mischief, this is the movie for you!!!