Return of the Ape Man(1944)
Return of the Ape Man Synopsis
The discovery of a perfectly preserved caveman prompts a mad scientist to attempt a daring brain transplant.
Return of the Ape Man (1944) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Phil Rosen, released on July 17, 1944 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, Frank Moran and Teala Loring. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Rosen
- Writers:
- Robert Charles
- Producers:
- Jack Dietz, Sam Katzman
- Cinematographer:
- Marcel Le Picard
- Production:
- Sam Katzman Productions, Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Return of the Ape Man (1944) Trailer
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Return of the Ape Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bela Lugosi
as Prof. Dexter
John Carradine
as Prof. John Gilmore
Frank Moran
as Ape Man
Teala Loring
as Anne Gilmore
Tod Andrews
as Steve Rogers
Mary Currier
as Hilda Gilmore
Ernie Adams
as Tramp, Willie the Weasel
Eddy Chandler
as Sergeant
George Zucco
as Ape Man
- Mike Donovan
Mike Donovan
as Policeman Barney (uncredited)
George Eldredge
as Policeman (uncredited)
Horace B. Carpenter
as Theater Watchman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Phil Rosen, written by Robert Charles, produced by Jack Dietz and Sam Katzman.
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Return of the Ape Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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Return of the Ape Man – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Return of the Ape Man?
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The main cast of Return of the Ape Man (1944) includes Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, Frank Moran, Teala Loring and Tod Andrews. The film was directed by Phil Rosen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return of the Ape Man released?
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Return of the Ape Man was released on July 17, 1944 and runs for 1h.
Is Return of the Ape Man worth watching?
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Return of the Ape Man (1944) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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