The Ape Man
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| The Ape Man | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | William Beaudine |
| Produced by | Jack Dietz Sam Katzman |
| Written by | Karl Brown Barney A. Sarecky |
| Starring | Bela Lugosi Louise Currie |
| Music by | Edward J. Kay |
| Cinematography | Mack Stengler |
| Editing by | Carl Pierson |
| Distributed by | Monogram Pictures Corporation |
| Release date(s) | March 5 1943 |
| Running time | 64 mins |
| Country |  |
| Language | English |
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The Ape Man is a 1943 horror Science fiction film starring Bela Lugosi and directed by William Beaudine. The film follows the tale of a part human part ape.
[edit] Plot
Dr. James Brewster (Bela Lugosi) and his colleague Dr. Randall (Henry Hall) are involved in a series of scientific experiments which have caused him to transform into an ape-man. In an attempt to obtain a cure Brewster believes that it will be necessary to inject himself with recently drawn human spinal fluid. When Randall refuses to help him by providing the fluid Brewer and his captive Gorilla must attempt to find an appropriate donor.
[edit] Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bela Lugosi | Dr. James Brewster |
| Louise Currie | Billie Mason |
| Wallace Ford | Jeff Carter |
| Henry Hall | Dr. George Randall |
| Minerva Urecal | Agatha Brewster |
| Emil Van Horn | The Ape |
| J. Farrell MacDonald | Police Capt. O'Brien |
| Wheeler Oakman | Det. Brady |
| Ralph Littlefield | Zippo |
| Jack Mulhall | Reporter |
| Charles Jordan) | Det. O'Toole |
| Charlie Hall | Barney (the Photographer) |
| George Kirby | Detective #1 (uncredited) |
| Ray Miller | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ernest Morrison | Copyboy (uncredited) |
| William Ruhlas Martin | Editor (uncredited) |
[edit] References
- Wingrove, David. Science Fiction Film Source Book (Longman Group Limited, 1985)
- The Ape Man at the Internet Movie Database
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