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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.

Top Cast

  • Johnny Crawford

    Johnny Crawford

    Lee

  • Victoria Principal

    Victoria Principal

    Cathy

  • Dennis Olivieri

    Dennis Olivieri

    Arnie

  • Diana Darrin

    Diana Darrin

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  • Norman Grabowski

    Norman Grabowski

    Sargent

  • John Hillerman

    John Hillerman

    Psychiatrist

  • Helen Horowitz

    Helen Horowitz

    Fat Child

  • Robert Ito

    Robert Ito

    Samurai Warrior

  • Marvin Miller

    Marvin Miller

    Fat Man

Overview

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.

Rating

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