Rise of the Warrior Apes
Synopsis
Filmed over 23 years, Rise of the Warrior Apes tells the epic story of an extraordinary troop of chimpanzees in Ngogo, Uganda – featuring four mighty warriors who rule through moral ambiguity, questionable politics, strategic alliances and destroyed trust.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-16
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- Director
- James Reed
- Original Score
- William Goodchild, Jean Hasse
- Original Title
- Rise of the Warrior Apes
- Country of Origin
- Uganda, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Discovery, KEO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Reed
William Goodchild, Jean Hasse
Bill Wallauer, David Watts
Sam Rogers
Edward Anderson, Liz Brach, Matt Cole, James Reed
Department Leadership Roster
James Reed
Director
Bill Wallauer
Director of Photography
David Watts
Director of Photography
Edward Anderson
Producer
James Reed
Producer
Sam Rogers
Editor
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Rise of the Warrior Apes about?
Filmed over 23 years, Rise of the Warrior Apes tells the epic story of an extraordinary troop of chimpanzees in Ngogo, Uganda – featuring four mighty warriors who rule through moral ambiguity, questionable politics, strategic alliances and destroyed trust.
Who directed Rise of the Warrior Apes?
Rise of the Warrior Apes was directed by James Reed.
Who stars in Rise of the Warrior Apes?
The principal cast of Rise of the Warrior Apes includes David Watts, John Mitani.
When was Rise of the Warrior Apes released and how long is it?
Rise of the Warrior Apes was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Rise of the Warrior Apes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rise of the Warrior Apes was composed by William Goodchild, Jean Hasse.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rise of the Warrior Apes?
Rise of the Warrior Apes holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).