The Naked Ape (1973)
The naked ape is only human.
85 min
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.
- Release date
- August 1, 1973
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Johnny Crawford as Lee
- Victoria Principal as Cathy
- Dennis Olivieri as Arnie
- Diana Darrin as Fat Woman
- Norman Grabowski as Sargent
- John Hillerman as Psychiatrist
- Helen Horowitz as Fat Child
- Robert Ito as Samurai Warrior
- Marvin Miller as Fat Man
- Frank Parker as College Professor
Crew
- Donald Driver · Director
- Donald Driver · Writer
- Desmond Morris · Writer
- Zev Bufman · Producer
- Jerry D. Good · Producer
- Jimmy Webb · Composer
- John A. Alonzo · Cinematographer
- Michael Economou · Editor
- Robert L. Wolfe · Editor
- John Morgan Evans · Casting director
- Lawrence G. Paull · Production designer