The Naked Ape
“The naked ape is only human.”
1973•PG•1h 25m•4.6•Released
AnimationComedyWar
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.
Director
Donald Driver
Writer
Donald Driver
Languages
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
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
Frank Parker
College Professor
Production
Company
Universal Pictures
Company
Jennings Lang Productions
Company
Playboy Enterprises
Producer
Zev Bufman
Producer
Jerry D. Good
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