Bride of the Gorilla
“A Blonde Beauty and a Savage Beast... alone in the Jungle!”
Synopsis
The owner of a plantation in the jungle marries a beautiful woman. Shortly afterward, he is plagued by a strange voodoo curse which transforms him into a gorilla. But is his transformation real or is it all in his head?
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Joe Dante on BRIDE OF THE GORILLA
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-17
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Raymond Burr
Barney Chavez
Barbara Payton
Dina Van Gleder
Lon Chaney Jr.
Commissioner Taro
Tom Conway
Dr. Viet
Paul Cavanagh
Klaas Van Gelder
Gisela Werbisek
Al-Long
Carol Varga
Larina
Paul Maxey
Van Heusen
Woody Strode
Nedo
Martín Garralaga
Native
Felippa Rock
Stella Van Heusen
Moyna MacGill
Mme. Van Heusen
Steve Calvert
Gorilla (uncredited)
Art Felix
Native (uncredited)
Augie Gomez
Native (uncredited)
Tony Urchel
Native (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curt Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Siodmak
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Bride of the Gorilla
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Jack Broder Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curt Siodmak
Curt Siodmak
Raoul Kraushaar
Charles Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Curt Siodmak
Director
Curt Siodmak
Writer
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bride of the Gorilla
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What is Bride of the Gorilla about?
The owner of a plantation in the jungle marries a beautiful woman. Shortly afterward, he is plagued by a strange voodoo curse which transforms him into a gorilla. But is his transformation real or is it all in his head?
Who directed Bride of the Gorilla?
Bride of the Gorilla was directed by Curt Siodmak.
Who stars in Bride of the Gorilla?
The principal cast of Bride of the Gorilla includes Raymond Burr, Barbara Payton, Lon Chaney Jr., Tom Conway, Paul Cavanagh.
When was Bride of the Gorilla released and how long is it?
Bride of the Gorilla was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Bride of the Gorilla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bride of the Gorilla was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bride of the Gorilla?
Bride of the Gorilla holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).