

The Ape
2005-06-18 · 90 min · ★ 4.3
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 FrancoHarry Walker
Brian LallyThe Ape
Danny MolinaRaoulTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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