The Gorilla
"A Ritz is afraid of nothing ... but ... THIS ... IS ... SOMETHING!"
Originally released in 1939. The Gorilla is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Allan Dwan. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, and Al Ritz
Synopsis
When an escaped circus gorilla appears to have gone on a murderous rampage, a threatened attorney calls on the detective trio of Garrity, Harrigan and Mullivan to act as bodyguards. In short order, we discover that there is more to the attorney than meets the eye, and the ape may be innocent after all. When a pretty young heiress faces peril, it's up to our heroic trio to save the day.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gorilla about?
When an escaped circus gorilla appears to have gone on a murderous rampage, a threatened attorney calls on the detective trio of Garrity, Harrigan and Mullivan to act as bodyguards. In short order...
Who directed The Gorilla?
The Gorilla was directed by Allan Dwan.
How long is The Gorilla?
The Gorilla has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Gorilla released?
The Gorilla was released on May 26, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gorilla?
The main cast of The Gorilla includes Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Al Ritz, Anita Louise, Patsy Kelly.