The Ivory Ape (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, The Ivory Ape is an action, drama, adventure and tv movie film directed by Tsugunobu Kotani, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. An ivory ape escapes from a freighter and makes its way to Bermuda. Two anthropologists want to save it, but the local authorities hire a big-game hunter to track it down and kill it.
Who’s in it. The Ivory Ape stars Jack Palance as Marc Kazarian, Steven Keats as Baxter Mapes, Cindy Pickett as Lil Tyler and Céline Lomez as Valerie 'Val' Lamont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Ivory Ape has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ivory Ape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ivory Ape tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ivory Ape (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ivory Ape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ivory Ape worth watching?
- The Ivory Ape holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ivory Ape?
- The Ivory Ape stars Jack Palance, Steven Keats, Cindy Pickett, Céline Lomez and Earle Hyman.
- When was The Ivory Ape released?
- The Ivory Ape was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.