The Naked Ape 51 years old

The naked ape is only human.

The Naked Ape

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.

Credits

The Naked Ape Cast

Name Character
Johnny Crawford He was 27, now 78 years old as Lee
John Hillerman He was 40, 84 years old when he died as Psychiatrist
Victoria Principal She was 23, now 74 years old as Cathy
Robert Ito He was 42, now 93 years old as Samurai Warrior
Norm Grabowski He was 40, 79 years old when he died as Sargent

The Naked Ape Crew

Name Department
Robert L. Wolfe as Editor. He was 45 (22) years old when He died Editing
Jennings Lang as Executive Producer. He was 58 (81) years old when He died Production
Michael Economou as Editor. He was 17 (now 68) years old Editing
Hugh Hefner as Executive Producer. He was 47 (91) years old when He died Production
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The Naked Ape (51 years)

The naked ape is only human.

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 01, 1973
  • Runtime: 85 minutes