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A*P*E

A*P*E

Not to be confused with King Kong

19763.61h 27mPG

Overview

A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul.

Directed by Paul Leder
Written by Paul Leder, Reuben Leder
Produced by Paul Leder, K.M. Yeung
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Top Cast

Alex Nicol

Alex Nicol

Col. Davis

Joanna Kerns

Joanna Kerns

Marilyn Baker

Lee Nak-hoon

Lee Nak-hoon

Capt. Kim

Woo Yeon-jeong

Woo Yeon-jeong

Mrs. Kim

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Rod Arrants

Tom Rose

J

Jerry Harke

Lt. Smith

L

Larry Chandler

First Mate

W

Walt Myers

Seaman

J

J.J. Gould

Soldier in Jeep

C

Charles Johnson

American Tourist

Trailer

Themes & Keywords

gorillaapenewspaper reporter

About A*P*E

A*P*E is a adventure, horror, science fiction film released in 1976 exploring themes of gorilla, ape, newspaper reporter. Directed by Paul Leder, it stars Alex Nicol, Joanna Kerns, Lee Nak-hoon. A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul.

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