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The Naked Ape
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Jennings Lang Productions
Playboy Enterprises Playboy Enterprises
Universal Pictures Universal Pictures

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The Naked Ape

The naked ape is only human.

1973 • 85 min • ★ 4.4 (12) • Released
Animation Comedy War

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.

Original title
The Naked Ape
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Keywords 7
anthropology based on novel or book college student human behavior satire sexuality vietnam war
Cast 8
Johnny Crawford

Johnny Crawford

Lee

Victoria Principal

Victoria Principal

Cathy

Diana Darrin

Diana Darrin

Fat Woman

Norman Grabowski

Norman Grabowski

Sargent

John Hillerman

John Hillerman

Psychiatrist

Robert Ito

Robert Ito

Samurai Warrior

Marvin Miller

Marvin Miller

Fat Man

Frank Parker

Frank Parker

College Professor

Crew 5
John A. Alonzo

John A. Alonzo

Director of Photography

Hugh Hefner

Hugh Hefner

Executive Producer

Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb

Original Music Composer

Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb

Songs

Desmond Morris

Desmond Morris

Book

Gallery 6
Videos 1
Similar Movies 59
US Release Dates 1

Aug 1, 1973

PG Theatrical

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