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The Ape

2005-06-18 · 90 min · ★ 4.3

Drama · Comedy

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.

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Directors
James Franco
Production companies
Rabbit Bandini Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 225,000
Revenue
USD 225,000

Top Cast

James FrancoJames FrancoHarry Walker
Brian LallyBrian LallyThe Ape
Allison BibicoffCathy
Stacey MillerBeth
Vince JolivetteSteve
Nori Jill PhillipsJudy
Danny MolinaDanny MolinaRaoul
David MarkeyFlies With Eagles
Sydney DeMarcoGirl in office
Anthony W. PrestonDavid (uncredited)

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