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The Ape Girl (1979): Cast & Where to Watch

The Ape Girl (1979) movie poster

The Ape Girl is a 1979 action film directed by Chen Chi-Hwa, starring Lo Lieh as Assassin, Chan Sing and Lee Man-Tai. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Stream it on Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

The Ape Girl (1979) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Chen Chi-Hwa
Genre
Action
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ape Girl About?

The premise of The Ape Girl without spoilers.

Ming Ling Shur was orphaned and raised by a tribe of apes, gaining an instinctive mastery of monkey‑style kung fu. As she matures she falls in love with a charismatic prince, only to learn he is a malevolent kung fu master who seeks to exploit her unique abilities for his own sinister ambitions. She soon discovers his true nature and must decide how to use her powers against his ruthless ambitions.

The Ape Girl Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • girl
  • feral child
  • feral girl
  • ape
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Ape Girl

Stream it on Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Ape Girl Cast & Characters

Lo Lieh leads the cast as Assassin, with Chan Sing as 4th Prince and Lee Man-Tai as Beggar. Directed by Chen Chi-Hwa; 17 actors are credited in all.

Details

The Ape Girl Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Lady Iron Monkey” and “Zui hou nu”.

Also known as
  • Lady Iron Monkey
  • Zui hou nu

Seen The Ape Girl?

FAQ

The Ape Girl FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Ape Girl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ape Girl?

The Ape Girl runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Ape Girl released?

The Ape Girl was released in 1979.

Who directed The Ape Girl?

The Ape Girl was directed by Chen Chi-Hwa.

More films by Chen Chi-Hwa

Who is in the cast of The Ape Girl?

The Ape Girl stars Lo Lieh as Assassin, Chan Sing as 4th Prince and Lee Man-Tai as Beggar, among 17 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Ape Girl?

In the US, The Ape Girl is streaming on Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Ape Girl have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ape Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Ape Girl in?

The original language of The Ape Girl is Chinese.

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