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Sci-fi horror film

A*P*E (1976): Cast

A*P*E (1976) movie poster

A*P*E is a 1976 sci-fi horror film starring Charles Johnson as American Tourist, Alex Nicol and Joanna Kerns. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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A*P*E (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A*P*E About?

The premise of A*P*E without spoilers.

After a 36‑foot gorilla is found aboard a freighter wrecked off Korea’s coast, it breaks free and prowls Seoul. Simultaneously, an American actress is shooting a film in the city, drawing the creature’s attention. The ape kidnaps her, sparking a chaotic rampage through the capital.

A*P*E Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • seoul south korea
  • abduction
  • woman in jeopardy
  • blonde
  • american abroad
  • actress
  • newspaper reporter
  • south korea
  • giant ape
  • military
  • one word title
  • 3 dimensional
+38 more
  • raised middle finger
  • creature feature
  • exploding helicopter
  • reference to king kong
  • destruction
  • evacuation
  • love
  • fire
  • kiss
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • fear
  • panic
  • cave
  • screaming woman
  • puppet
  • 3d
  • korea
  • gorilla
  • korean army
  • ship
  • shark
  • monster terrorizes city
  • helicopter
  • hang gliding
  • flaming arrow
  • film within a film
  • explosion
  • death of title character
  • colonel
  • giant monster
  • cult film
  • applause
  • power station
  • exploding building
  • film director
  • amusement park
  • firefighter
  • megaphone
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Cast & crew

A*P*E Cast & Characters

Charles Johnson leads the cast as American Tourist, with Alex Nicol as Col. Davis and Joanna Kerns as Marilyn Baker.

Also Starring in A*P*E

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Videos

A*P*E Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A*P*E.

APE 3-D - A*P*E (1976) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Details

A*P*E Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Great Counterattack of King-Kong” and “King Kong revient !”.

Also known as
  • Great Counterattack of King-Kong
  • King Kong revient !
  • 킹콩의 대역습
  • Süper King Kong
  • Super Kong
  • The King Ape
  • King Kong revient
  • El gorila ataca
  • King Kong
  • 猿猴

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FAQ

A*P*E FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of A*P*E, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A*P*E?

A*P*E runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was A*P*E released?

A*P*E was released on July 23, 1976.

Who is in the cast of A*P*E?

A*P*E stars Charles Johnson as American Tourist, Alex Nicol as Col. Davis and Joanna Kerns as Marilyn Baker, among 11 credited actors.

Does A*P*E have a post-credit scene?

No. A*P*E has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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