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DirectorWilliam Nigh
Runtime1h 2m · NR
GenresHorror · Mystery · Science-fiction
Release1940-09-30
Film
The Ape
1940· NR· 1h 2m· Horror· Mystery· Science-fiction
“Jungle Beast or Man of Science?”
Dr. Bernard Adrian is a kindly scientist who seeks to cure a young woman's polio. He needs human spinal fluid to complete the formula for his experimental serum. Meanwhile, a vicious circus ape has broken out of its cage, and is terrorizing the townspeople. Can there be a connection?
1940-09-30
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Key Crew
DirectorWilliam Nigh
ScreenplayCurt Siodmak
Director of PhotographyHarry Neumann
Original Music ComposerEdward J. Kay
EditorRussell F. Schoengarth
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Details
Released1940-09-30
Runtime1h 2m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosMonogram Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating4.8/10 · 42 votes
Original languageen
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