The Ape Man

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The Ape Man

(1943)

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Overview

Scientist turned into an ape man

Featured Crew

Karl Brown

Story
Barney A. Sarecky

Screenplay
William Beaudine

Director

Top Billed Cast

Bela Lugosi

Dr. James Brewster
Louise Currie

Billie Mason
Wallace Ford

Jeff Carter
Henry Hall

Dr. George Randall
Minerva Urecal

Agatha Brewster

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William Beaudine directs and Bela Lugosi stars in this cheapie horror that finds Lugosi as a mad scientist who has transformed himself into an ape man hybrid. Cue more mad science as Lugosi and his pet gorilla go on a killing spree in search of the spinal fluid that may cure Lugosi of his ills...

It's not to be taken seriously, of course, since it's all very goofy and over melodramatic. Lugosi does turn in some genuine moments of acting that hold the attention, whilst an array of energetic characters buzz in and out of the story. The science is nutty and the means and motiv... read the rest.

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11/01/1971

I, Monster 4.8

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Release Information

March 5, 1943

G
Theatrical

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All ages admitted. There is no content that would be objectionable to most parents. This is one of only two ratings dating back to 1968 that still exists today.