The Naked Ape
"The naked ape is only human."
Originally released in 1973. The Naked Ape is a animation/comedy film. directed by Donald Driver. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Crawford, Victoria Principal, and Dennis Olivieri
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Jennings Lang Productions
- Playboy Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
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 huma...
Who directed The Naked Ape?
The Naked Ape was directed by Donald Driver.
How long is The Naked Ape?
The Naked Ape has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Naked Ape released?
The Naked Ape was released on August 1, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Naked Ape?
The main cast of The Naked Ape includes Johnny Crawford, Victoria Principal, Dennis Olivieri, Diana Darrin, Norman Grabowski.