The Naked Ape (1973)

Movie"The naked ape is only human."
Audience Score
44
The Naked Ape
PG 1 hr 25 minAug 1st, 1973Comedy, Animation, War
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.
StarringJohnny CrawfordVictoria PrincipalDennis Olivieri
DirectorDonald Driver
WriterDonald Driver

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 1st, 1973
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Hugh Hefner, Jennings Lang
Production Companies:Universal Pictures, Jennings Lang Productions, Playboy Enterprises
Movie Tags:
based on novel or booksatiresexualityvietnam warcollege studentanthropologyhuman behavior