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The Ape

194062 min 4.9 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“Jungle Beast or Man of Science?”

Dr. Bernard Adrian is a kindly scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. He needs human spinal fluid to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing the townspeople. Can there be a connection?

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Release / first air1940-09-30
Original languageEN
GenresHorror, Mystery, Science Fiction
DirectorWilliam Nigh
WriterCurt Siodmak
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionMonogram Pictures

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10 cast members
Boris KarloffBoris KarloffDr. Bernard Adrian
Maris WrixonMaris WrixonFrances Clifford
Gene O'DonnellGene O'DonnellDanny Foster
Dorothy VaughanDorothy VaughanMother Clifford
Henry HallHenry HallSheriff Jeff Halliday
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonDr. McNulty
Gertrude HoffmannGertrude HoffmannJane the Housekeeper
Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldMrs. Brill
Billy BletcherBilly BletcherShort Mustached Posse Man
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyQuinn

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#circus#gorilla#wheelchair#mad scientist#mad doctor#woman in wheelchair#killer ape

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