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Mistress of the Apes (1979): Cast

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Mistress of the Apes is a 1979 adventure film directed by Larry Buchanan, starring Jenny Neumann as Susan Jamison, Stuart Lancaster and Barbara Leigh. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Mistress of the Apes (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Larry Buchanan
Genre
Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mistress of the Apes About?

The premise of Mistress of the Apes without spoilers.

Jenny Neumann ventures into the Kenyan jungle searching for her missing husband. Instead she discovers a mysterious tribe of primitive, ape‑like “Near‑Men” who walk upright and are strangely enamored with her blonde hair. The jungle becomes a backdrop for a bizarre encounter with the man‑like ape and the seductive allure of the tribe.

Mistress of the Apes Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • psychotronic film
  • jungle
  • rape
  • exploitation
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Mistress of the Apes Cast & Characters

Jenny Neumann leads the cast as Susan Jamison, with Stuart Lancaster as Brady and Barbara Leigh as Laura. Directed by Larry Buchanan; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Larry Buchanan

More films directed by Larry Buchanan: Down on Us, The Loch Ness Horror, Goodbye, Norma Jean and Strawberries Need Rain.

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Mistress of the Apes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mistress of the Apes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mistress of the Apes?

Mistress of the Apes runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Mistress of the Apes released?

Mistress of the Apes was released on November 12, 1979.

Who directed Mistress of the Apes?

Mistress of the Apes was directed by Larry Buchanan.

More films by Larry Buchanan

Who is in the cast of Mistress of the Apes?

Mistress of the Apes stars Jenny Neumann as Susan Jamison, Stuart Lancaster as Brady and Barbara Leigh as Laura, among 24 credited actors.

Does Mistress of the Apes have a post-credit scene?

No. Mistress of the Apes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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