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The Naked Ape (1973)

PG · 1973-08-01 · 1h 25m · EN
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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.

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Donald DriverDirector, Writer

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Johnny CrawfordJohnny CrawfordLeeVictoria PrincipalVictoria PrincipalCathyNorm GrabowskiNorm GrabowskiSargentDiana DarrinDiana DarrinFat WomanRobert ItoRobert ItoSamurai WarriorNorman GrabowskiNorman GrabowskiSargentJohn HillermanJohn HillermanPsychiatristDennis OlivieriDennis OlivieriArnieHelen HorowitzHelen HorowitzFat ChildBrett ParkerBrett ParkerCollege ProfessorFrank ParkerFrank ParkerCollege ProfessorMarvin MillerMarvin MillerFat Man

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Based on novel or bookSatireVietnam warCollege studentSexualityAnthropologyHuman behavior

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Genre affinityComedy · War · AnimationTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Satire · Vietnam WarVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityWar · Vietnam War

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What is The Naked Ape about?

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.

How long is The Naked Ape?

The Naked Ape has a runtime of 85 minutes.