Killer Ape
“DRUG-MAD BEASTS RAVAGE HUMAN PREY!”
Synopsis
Nasty white hunters are testing out their germ warfare weapons using wild animals in Africa… until they run into Jungle Jim.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Hoerl
- Original Title
- Killer Ape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Arthur Hoerl
William P. Whitley
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hoerl
Screenplay
William P. Whitley
Director of Photography
Sam Katzman
Producer
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killer Ape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Killer Ape about?
Nasty white hunters are testing out their germ warfare weapons using wild animals in Africa… until they run into Jungle Jim.
Who directed Killer Ape?
Killer Ape was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Killer Ape?
The principal cast of Killer Ape includes Johnny Weissmüller, Carol Thurston, Max Palmer, Burt Wenland, Nestor Paiva.
When was Killer Ape released and how long is it?
Killer Ape was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killer Ape?
Killer Ape holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).