The Naked Ape

Aug 1, 1973

1h 25m

★ 4.2

The naked ape is only human.

Overview

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.

Genres

Animation

Comedy

War

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Jennings Lang Productions

Playboy Enterprises

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Cast

Lee

Johnny Crawford

Cathy

Victoria Principal

Arnie

Dennis Olivieri

Fat Woman

Diana Darrin

Sargent

Norman Grabowski

Psychiatrist

John Hillerman

Fat Child

Helen Horowitz

Samurai Warrior

Robert Ito

Fat Man

Marvin Miller

College Professor

Frank Parker

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