A*P*E
Ape
“Not to be confused with King Kong”
Synopsis
A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
APE 3-D - A*P*E (1976) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 14, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Leder
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Leder, Reuben Leder
- Original Score
- Bruce MacRae
- Original Title
- Ape
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $23K
- Production Studios
- Lee Ming Film Co., Kukje Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Leder
Paul Leder, Reuben Leder
Bruce MacRae
Tony Francis, Daniel L. Symmes
Paul Leder
Paul Leder, K.M. Yeung
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Leder
Director
Paul Leder
Producer
Lee Bong-seon
Production Design
Tony Francis
Director of Photography
Daniel L. Symmes
Director of Photography
Paul Leder
Writer
K.M. Yeung
Producer
Reuben Leder
Writer
Bruce MacRae
Original Music Composer
Paul Leder
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A*P*E
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A*P*E about?
A newly discovered 36-foot gorilla escapes from a freighter off the coast of Korea. At the same time an American actress is filming a movie in the country. Chaos ensues as the ape kidnaps her and rampages through Seoul.
Who directed A*P*E?
A*P*E was directed by Paul Leder.
Who stars in A*P*E?
The principal cast of A*P*E includes Alex Nicol, Joanna Kerns, Lee Nak-hoon, Woo Yeon-jeong, Rod Arrants.
When was A*P*E released and how long is it?
A*P*E was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for A*P*E?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A*P*E was composed by Bruce MacRae.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A*P*E?
A*P*E holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).