Killer Ape(1953)
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Killer Ape Synopsis
Nasty white hunters are testing out their germ warfare weapons using wild animals in Africa… until they run into Jungle Jim.
Killer Ape (1953) is a science fiction and adventure film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, released on December 15, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Johnny Weissmüller, Carol Thurston, Max Palmer and Burt Wenland. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Writers:
- Arthur Hoerl
- Producers:
- Sam Katzman
- Cinematographer:
- William P. Whitley
- Status:
- Released
Killer Ape Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Weissmüller
as Jungle Jim
Carol Thurston
as Shari
- Max Palmer
Max Palmer
as Man Ape
- Burt Wenland
Burt Wenland
as Ramada
Nestor Paiva
as Andrews
Paul Marion
as Mahara
- Eddie Foster
Eddie Foster
as Achmed
Rory Mallinson
as Perry
Ray Corrigan
as Norley
Nick Stuart
as Maron
Tamba
as Tamba the Chimp
Michael Fox
as The Medical Officer
Key crew
Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, written by Arthur Hoerl, produced by Sam Katzman.
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Killer Ape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Killer Ape – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Killer Ape?
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The main cast of Killer Ape (1953) includes Johnny Weissmüller, Carol Thurston, Max Palmer, Burt Wenland and Nestor Paiva. The film was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Killer Ape released?
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Killer Ape was released on December 15, 1953 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Killer Ape worth watching?
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Killer Ape (1953) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.