Gorilla's King (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1977, Gorilla's King is an adventure film directed by René Cardona Jr., running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. An African safari is attacked by savage natives and the sole survivor is an infant who is adopted and raised by gorillas. As he is growing up, his only human friend is a native boy he happens to meet in a chance encounter. He grows to be a young adult, discovers white civilization, and meets a beautiful white girl who becomes his mate. They have a son who becomes the second jungle boy in the movie, and the three of them prevail through perilous adventures.
Who’s in it. Gorilla's King stars Hugo Stiglitz as Ape, Peggy Bass as Eva, Jorge Graham and Martin Espinosa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Gorilla's King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gorilla's King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gorilla's King tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gorilla's King (1977)?
- In US, Gorilla's King is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gorilla's King worth watching?
- Gorilla's King holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gorilla's King?
- Gorilla's King stars Hugo Stiglitz, Peggy Bass, Jorge Graham, Martin Espinosa and Carlos East.
- When was Gorilla's King released?
- Gorilla's King was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.