The Ape Woman
La donna scimmia
Synopsis
A modest Neapolitan man meets a young woman with excessive hairiness. He exhibits her at fairs and marries her. It is after marriage that he receives a tempting offer from a French manager.
Top Cast
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Ugo Tognazzi
Antonio Semola
Annie Girardot
Maria
Achille Majeroni
Majoroni
Filippo Pompa Marcelli
Bruno
Ermelinda De Felice
Sister Furgonicino
Elvira Paolini
Chambermaid in Paris
Ugo Rossi
Baron Rossi
Eva Belami
Marco Ferreri
Priest face in diapo in Africa (uncredited)
Regina Elena Bisio
Woman at Hospital (uncredited)
Jacques Ruet
Doctor in Paris
Tonino Cianci
Vittorio Esposito
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Ferreri
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Azcona, Marco Ferreri
- Original Score
- Teo Usuelli
- Original Title
- La donna scimmia
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Concordia, C. C. Champion, Cocinor, Les Films Marceau
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Ferreri
Rafael Azcona, Marco Ferreri
Teo Usuelli
Aldo Tonti
Mario Serandrei
Carlo Ponti
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Ferreri
Director
Rafael Azcona
Writer
Marco Ferreri
Writer
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Piero Tosi
Costume Design
Teo Usuelli
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Italian Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ape Woman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ape Woman about?
A modest Neapolitan man meets a young woman with excessive hairiness. He exhibits her at fairs and marries her. It is after marriage that he receives a tempting offer from a French manager.
Who directed The Ape Woman?
The Ape Woman was directed by Marco Ferreri.
Who stars in The Ape Woman?
The principal cast of The Ape Woman includes Ugo Tognazzi, Annie Girardot, Achille Majeroni, Filippo Pompa Marcelli, Ermelinda De Felice.
When was The Ape Woman released and how long is it?
The Ape Woman was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ape Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ape Woman was composed by Teo Usuelli.