Ape (1976) Sci-Fi Action Fantasy Adventure
Ape (1976) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.67/10
IMDB: ☆ 2.6/10
Ape Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul.
Tagline: Ten Tons of Animal Fury Leaps from the Screen
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Type: MovieYear: 1976 (more 1976 movies)
Language: English
Country: South Korea, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Ape Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 20, 2016, Blu-ray: Feb 28, 2017, DVD: Feb 28, 2017
Writers: Paul Leder, Reuben Leder
Producers: Tony Francis, Yeong-shil Hwang, Paul Leder, Reuben Leder, Tseng-Hsui Yang, K.M. Yeung
Musicians: Bruce MacRae
Cinematographers: Tony Francis, Daniel L. Symmes
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Ape (1976) Cast (Click to Expand)
Ape Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rod Arrants | ... | Tom Rose |
| Joanna Kerns | ... | Marilyn Baker (as Joanna DeVarona) |
| Alex Nicol | ... | Col. Davis |
| Nak-hun Lee | ... | Capt. Kim (as Lee Nak Hoon) |
| Yeon-jeong Woo | ... | Mrs. Kim (as Woo Yun Jung) |
| Jerry Harke | ... | Lt. Smith |
| Larry Chandler | ... | First Mate |
| Walt Myers | ... | Seaman |
| J.J. Gould | ... | Soldier in Jeep |
| Charles Johnson | ... | American Tourist |
| Paul Leder | ... | Dino |
| Choi Sung Kwan | ... | Film Producer |
| Bob Kurcz | ... | American Actor |
| Jules Levey | ... | Reporter |
| Josh Luckritz | ... | School Child #1 (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Rod Arrants (b. September 5, 1944) – Tom Rose
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m) - Joanna Kerns (b. February 12, 1953) – Marilyn Baker (as Joanna DeVarona)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Joanna De Verona | Joanna DeVarona | Joanne DeVarona | Joanna Kearns | Joanne Kerns - Alex Nicol, as Col. Davis, passed away at age 85 in Montecito, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Nak-hun Lee – Capt. Kim (as Lee Nak Hoon)
- Yeon-jeong Woo – Mrs. Kim (as Woo Yun Jung)
- Jerry Harke – Lt. Smith
- Larry Chandler – First Mate
- Walt Myers – Seaman
- J.J. Gould – Soldier in Jeep
- Charles Johnson – American Tourist
- Paul Leder – Dino
- Choi Sung Kwan – Film Producer
- Bob Kurcz – American Actor
- Jules Levey – Reporter
- Josh Luckritz – School Child #1 (uncredited)
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