The Clue of the Missing Ape
Synopsis
Story of how two youngsters round up crooks planning to blow up the British fleet off Gibraltar.
Top Cast
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George Cole
Gobo
Nati Banda
Pilar Ellis
Roy Savage
Jimmy Sutton
Patrick Boxill
Mr Palmer
Peter Copley
His Excellency
William Patrick
Lt. Com. Collier
John Ocello
Matty
Bill Shine
Crony
Evelyn Roberts
Rear Admiral McCormack
Harold Siddons
Navy Intelligence Officer
John Welsh
Army Intelligence Officer
Julian Somers
RAF Intelligence Officer
Luis Ellul
Orange Boy
Carla Challoner
Little Girl
Marcus Simpson
Petty Officer Ellis
Wilfred Walter
Rear Admiral Vinson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert Hackforth-Jones, James Hill, Frank Wells, Margaret Hackforth-Jones, Donald Carter
- Original Score
- Jack Beaver
- Original Title
- The Clue of the Missing Ape
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF), Gaumont-British Instructional
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hill
Gilbert Hackforth-Jones, James Hill, Frank Wells, Margaret Hackforth-Jones, Donald Carter
Jack Beaver
Frank North
Arthur Stevens
Frank Wells
Department Leadership Roster
Frank North
Director of Photography
Frank Wells
Producer
James Hill
Writer
Jack Beaver
Original Music Composer
Arthur Stevens
Editor
James Hill
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Clue of the Missing Ape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Clue of the Missing Ape about?
Story of how two youngsters round up crooks planning to blow up the British fleet off Gibraltar.
Who directed The Clue of the Missing Ape?
The Clue of the Missing Ape was directed by James Hill.
Who stars in The Clue of the Missing Ape?
The principal cast of The Clue of the Missing Ape includes George Cole, Nati Banda, Roy Savage, Patrick Boxill, Peter Copley.
When was The Clue of the Missing Ape released and how long is it?
The Clue of the Missing Ape was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Clue of the Missing Ape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clue of the Missing Ape was composed by Jack Beaver.