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The Jungle Captive
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The Jungle Captive

1945-06-25 · 63 min · ★ 5.6

Horror · Science Fiction

Once again Paula the ape woman is brought back to life, this time by a mad doctor and his disfigured assistant, who also kidnaps a nurse in order to have a female blood donor.

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Directors
Harold Young
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Otto KrugerOtto KrugerDr. Stendahl
Vicky LaneVicky LanePaula Dupree - the Ape Woman
Amelita WardAmelita WardAnn Forrester
Phil BrownPhil BrownDon Young
Jerome CowanJerome CowanDetective W.L. Harrigan
Rondo HattonRondo HattonMoloch the Brute
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffBill
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsJim
Charles WagenheimCharles WagenheimFred
Eddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerMotorcycle Cop
Jack OvermanJack OvermanDetective - George
Pat GleasonPat GleasonTom - Second Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
William MurphyWilliam MurphyJohnny - Errand Boy (uncredited)
Bob PepperPoliceman at Morgue (uncredited)

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