The Ape(2005)
Harry Walker's life just got a little hairier.
The Ape Synopsis
A young writer, nearing a mental breakdown caused by his family and boss, moves into an apartment occupied by a walking, talking, foul-mouthed ape in a Hawaiian shirt and Converse High Tops.
The Ape (2005) is a drama and comedy film directed by James Franco, released on June 18, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars James Franco, Brian Lally, Allison Bibicoff and Stacey Miller. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- James Franco
- Writers:
- Merriwether Williams, James Franco
- Producers:
- David Klein, Vince Jolivette
- Cinematographer:
- David Klein
- Composer:
- Erich Stratmann
- Production:
- Rabbit Bandini Productions
- Budget:
- $225,000
- Revenue:
- $225,000
- Status:
- Released
The Ape (2005) Trailer
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The Ape Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Franco
as Harry Walker
Brian Lally
as The Ape
- Allison Bibicoff
Allison Bibicoff
as Cathy
- Stacey Miller
Stacey Miller
as Beth
- Vince Jolivette
Vince Jolivette
as Steve
- Nori Jill Phillips
Nori Jill Phillips
as Judy
Danny Molina
as Raoul
- David Markey
David Markey
as Flies With Eagles
- Sydney DeMarco
Sydney DeMarco
as Girl in office
- Anthony W. Preston
Anthony W. Preston
as David (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by James Franco, written by Merriwether Williams and James Franco, produced by David Klein and Vince Jolivette.
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The Ape Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Ape – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ape online?
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Who stars in The Ape?
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The main cast of The Ape (2005) includes James Franco, Brian Lally, Allison Bibicoff, Stacey Miller and Vince Jolivette. The film was directed by James Franco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ape released?
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The Ape was released on June 18, 2005 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Ape worth watching?
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The Ape (2005) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ape?
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