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Playboy Enterprises
Universal Pictures
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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.
Johnny Crawford
Lee
Victoria Principal
Cathy
Diana Darrin
Fat Woman
Norman Grabowski
Sargent
John Hillerman
Psychiatrist
Robert Ito
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Marvin Miller
Fat Man
Frank Parker
College Professor
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Hugh Hefner
Executive Producer
Jimmy Webb
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Webb
Songs
Desmond Morris
Book
Aug 1, 1973
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