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Animation / Comedy / War

The Naked Ape.

The naked ape is only human.

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.

Directed by Donald Driver

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Johnny Crawford

Johnny Crawford

Lee

Victoria Principal

Victoria Principal

Cathy

Dennis Olivieri

Dennis Olivieri

Arnie

Diana Darrin

Diana Darrin

Fat Woman

Norman Grabowski

Norman Grabowski

Sargent

John Hillerman

John Hillerman

Psychiatrist

Helen Horowitz

Helen Horowitz

Fat Child

Robert Ito

Robert Ito

Samurai Warrior

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