Mistress of the Apes
“She found fulfillment in the jungle...With the ape that walked like a man!”
Synopsis
Jenny Neumann takes a group of men into the jungles of Kenya to look for her husband, and instead finds a tribe of caveman-looking "Near-Men" who all seem terribly attracted to her beautiful blond hair.
Top Cast
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Jenny Neumann
Susan Jamison
Barbara Leigh
Laura
Garth Pillsbury
Paul Cory
Walt Robin
David
Stuart Lancaster
Brady
Mark Rhudy
Matthews
Marius Mazmanian
Sikes
Barry Buchanan
First Cop
Blayne Dennis
Second Cop
Dale Kalberg
Nurse
Burr Middleton
Doctor
Suzy Mandel
Secretary
George Travis
Bantu Chief
Maida Belove
Near Woman
Angela De Joseph
Bantu Maiden
Ric Drasin
Near Man
Dennis Gable
Near Man
Sandra Kaye
Bantu Maiden
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Buchanan
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Buchanan
- Original Title
- Mistress of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- CineWorld Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Buchanan
Larry Buchanan
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
John F. Rickert
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Buchanan
Writer
John F. Rickert
Producer
Larry Buchanan
Director
Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mistress of the Apes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mistress of the Apes about?
Jenny Neumann takes a group of men into the jungles of Kenya to look for her husband, and instead finds a tribe of caveman-looking "Near-Men" who all seem terribly attracted to her beautiful blond hair.
Who directed Mistress of the Apes?
Mistress of the Apes was directed by Larry Buchanan.
Who stars in Mistress of the Apes?
The principal cast of Mistress of the Apes includes Jenny Neumann, Barbara Leigh, Garth Pillsbury, Walt Robin, Stuart Lancaster.
When was Mistress of the Apes released and how long is it?
Mistress of the Apes was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mistress of the Apes?
Mistress of the Apes holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).