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Return of the Ape Man (1944)

1944-07-17 · 1h 0m · EN
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The discovery of a perfectly preserved caveman prompts a mad scientist to attempt a daring brain transplant.

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Phil RosenDirector

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Bela LugosiBela LugosiProf. DexterJohn CarradineJohn CarradineProf. John GilmoreFrank MoranFrank MoranApe ManTod AndrewsTod AndrewsSteve RogersTeala LoringTeala LoringAnne GilmoreMary CurrierMary CurrierHilda GilmoreGeorge ZuccoGeorge ZuccoApe ManEddy ChandlerEddy ChandlerSergeantErnie AdamsErnie AdamsTramp, Willie the WeaselMike DonovanMike DonovanPoliceman Barney (uncredited)George EldredgeGeorge EldredgePoliceman (uncredited)Horace B. CarpenterHorace B. CarpenterTheater Watchman (uncredited)

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MurderCavemenExpeditionMad scientistPrehistoric manB movieBlack and whiteDamsel in distressFrozen aliveScientific expeditionBrain transplantMan carrying a womanArctic exploration

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Genre affinityHorror · Science FictionTheme affinityMurder · Cavemen · ExpeditionPacingShortDirector preference294319Actor preference86077 · 228974 · 252738Country preferenceUs

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What is Return of the Ape Man about?

The discovery of a perfectly preserved caveman prompts a mad scientist to attempt a daring brain transplant.

How long is Return of the Ape Man?

Return of the Ape Man has a runtime of 60 minutes.