Going Ape!
“There were 3 conditions to the 5 million dollar inheritance, and they had to be bathed twice a week.”
Synopsis
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.
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Top Cast
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Tony Danza
Foster
Jessica Walter
Fiona
Stacey Nelkin
Cynthia
Danny DeVito
Lazlo
Merie Earle
Binocular Lady
Art Metrano
Joey
Frank Sivero
Bad Habit
Rick Hurst
Btandon
Howard Mann
Jules Cohen
Joseph Maher
Gridley
Leon Askin
Zebrewski
Jacquelyn Hyde
Zaida
Angus Duncan
Farley
Hamilton Mitchell
Marvin
Ruth Gillette
Marianne
Henry Charles
Ringmaster
Gene LeBell
Faraday
Luke Andreas
Carter
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Going Ape!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- City Film, Berclays Merchantile Industry Finance, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
Elmer Bernstein
Frank V. Phillips
John W. Wheeler
Robert L. Rosen, John Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
Director
Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
Writer
John W. Wheeler
Editor
Robert Harris Jr.
Costume Design
Robert L. Rosen
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Going Ape!
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What is Going Ape! about?
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.
Who directed Going Ape!?
Going Ape! was directed by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg.
Who stars in Going Ape!?
The principal cast of Going Ape! includes Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin, Danny DeVito, Merie Earle.
When was Going Ape! released and how long is it?
Going Ape! was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Going Ape!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Going Ape! was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Going Ape!?
Going Ape! holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).