The Naked Ape

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MOVIE
PG

The Naked Ape

The naked ape is only human.

Somewhat based on Desmond Morris's fascinating book of pop anthropology, this partially animated satirical docudrama produced by Playboy Magazine publisher Hugh Hefner, traces the evolution of human kind and offers insight into the reasons why we behave the way we do. Though often dealing with sexuality, nothing in the film is terribly offensive or graphic. A prime example of mainstream experimental film-making from the early 70's featuring a young and breathtakingly lovely Victoria Principal.

Release Date

1973-08-01

Year

1973

Duration

1h 25m

Status

Released

Score

4.10

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Cast

Johnny Crawford

Johnny Crawford

Lee

Victoria Principal

Victoria Principal

Cathy

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Dennis Olivieri

Arnie

Diana Darrin

Diana Darrin

Fat Woman

Norman Grabowski

Norman Grabowski

Sargent

John Hillerman

John Hillerman

Psychiatrist

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Helen Horowitz

Fat Child

Robert Ito

Robert Ito

Samurai Warrior

Marvin Miller

Marvin Miller

Fat Man

Frank Parker

Frank Parker

College Professor