The Ivory Ape
Synopsis
An ivory ape escapes from a freighter and makes its way to Bermuda. Two anthropologists want to save it, but the local authorities hire a big-game hunter to track it down and kill it.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Jack Palance
Marc Kazarian
Steven Keats
Baxter Mapes
Cindy Pickett
Lil Tyler
Céline Lomez
Valerie 'Val' Lamont
Earle Hyman
Inspector St. George
Derek Velez Partridge
Aubrey Range
Tricia Sembera
Vita Havermyer
David Man
Dr. Cole
Lou David
Roomie Pope
Billy Horrigan
The Captain
Leonard Daniels
Smith
George Rushe
Wilkinson
John Truscott
Collins
John Lough
Trot Toomer
Jane Bainridge
Mother in Car
Charles Jeffers
Congo Father
Kevin Dill
Congo Son
Grace Rawlins
Congo Mother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsugunobu Kotani
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Rankin Jr., William Overgard
- Original Score
- Bernard Hoffer, Maury Laws
- Original Title
- The Ivory Ape
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Tsuburaya Productions, Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsugunobu Kotani
Arthur Rankin Jr., William Overgard
Bernard Hoffer, Maury Laws
Yuzo Inagaki
Wendy Wank
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Tsugunobu Kotani
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Wendy Wank
Editor
Katzov Satsoya
Production Design
Bernard Hoffer
Original Music Composer
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Yuzo Inagaki
Director of Photography
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Writer
William Overgard
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ivory Ape.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Ivory Ape.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
list4
500 best 80's movies
Similar Titles to The Ivory Ape
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.4
2.9
5.7
3.8
4.3
7.4
7.5
3.7
5.0
7.0
8.0
5.6
6.4
5.7
5.7
4.0
7.0
5.3
6.4
More Like The Ivory Ape
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Ivory Ape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ivory Ape about?
An ivory ape escapes from a freighter and makes its way to Bermuda. Two anthropologists want to save it, but the local authorities hire a big-game hunter to track it down and kill it.
Who directed The Ivory Ape?
The Ivory Ape was directed by Tsugunobu Kotani.
Who stars in The Ivory Ape?
The principal cast of The Ivory Ape includes Jack Palance, Steven Keats, Cindy Pickett, Céline Lomez, Earle Hyman.
When was The Ivory Ape released and how long is it?
The Ivory Ape was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ivory Ape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ivory Ape was composed by Bernard Hoffer, Maury Laws.