The Jungle Captive
“SHE-MONSTER... loving to kill!”
Synopsis
Once again Paula the ape woman is brought back to life, this time by a mad doctor and his disfigured assistant, who also kidnaps a nurse in order to have a female blood donor.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2023-10-09
Top Cast
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Otto Kruger
Dr. Stendahl
Vicky Lane
Paula Dupree - the Ape Woman
Amelita Ward
Ann Forrester
Phil Brown
Don Young
Jerome Cowan
Detective W.L. Harrigan
Rondo Hatton
Moloch the Brute
Eddie Acuff
Bill
Ernie Adams
Jim
Charles Wagenheim
Fred
Eddy Chandler
Motorcycle Cop
Jack Overman
Detective - George
Pat Gleason
Tom - Second Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
William Murphy
Johnny - Errand Boy (uncredited)
Bob Pepper
Policeman at Morgue (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Young
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Coates Webster, Dwight V. Babcock
- Original Score
- Richard Hageman, Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter, Paul Sawtell, William Lava, Dimitri Tiomkin, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Jungle Captive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Young
M. Coates Webster, Dwight V. Babcock
Richard Hageman, Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter, Paul Sawtell, William Lava, Dimitri Tiomkin, Frank Skinner
Maury Gertsman
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
M. Coates Webster
Screenplay
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Harold Young
Director
Dwight V. Babcock
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jungle Captive
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What is The Jungle Captive about?
Once again Paula the ape woman is brought back to life, this time by a mad doctor and his disfigured assistant, who also kidnaps a nurse in order to have a female blood donor.
Who directed The Jungle Captive?
The Jungle Captive was directed by Harold Young.
Who stars in The Jungle Captive?
The principal cast of The Jungle Captive includes Otto Kruger, Vicky Lane, Amelita Ward, Phil Brown, Jerome Cowan.
When was The Jungle Captive released and how long is it?
The Jungle Captive was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jungle Captive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jungle Captive was composed by Richard Hageman, Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter, Paul Sawtell, William Lava, Dimitri Tiomkin, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jungle Captive?
The Jungle Captive holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).