The Naked Ape

The Naked Ape

1973
1h 25m
4.1

4.1/10

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"The naked ape is only human."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Universal Pictures Jennings Lang Productions Playboy Enterprises
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date August 1, 1973
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0070433

Cast

Johnny Crawford
Johnny Crawford

Lee

Victoria Principal
Victoria Principal

Cathy

Dennis Olivieri
Dennis Olivieri

Arnie

Diana Darrin
Diana Darrin

Fat Woman

Norman Grabowski
Norman Grabowski

Sargent

John Hillerman
John Hillerman

Psychiatrist

Helen Horowitz
Helen Horowitz

Fat Child

Robert Ito
Robert Ito

Samurai Warrior

Marvin Miller
Marvin Miller

Fat Man

Frank Parker
Frank Parker

College Professor

Key Crew

Donald Driver
Director
Zev Bufman
Producer
Jerry D. Good
Producer
Jennings Lang
Executive Producer
Donald Driver
Writer
Hugh Hefner
Executive Producer