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Comedy drama

The Ape (2005): Cast

The Ape (2005) movie poster

The Ape is a 2005 comedy drama starring James Franco as Harry Walker, Brian Lally and David Markey. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

The Ape (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ape About?

The premise of The Ape without spoilers.

Harry Walker, a young writer on the verge of a mental breakdown due to relentless pressure from his demanding family and overbearing boss, relocates to a cheap downtown apartment. There he discovers his new roommate is a walking, talking ape—foul‑mouthed, clad in a Hawaiian shirt and Converse high‑tops—turning his already chaotic life into a bizarre, hair‑raising upheaval.

The Ape Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • boss employee relationship
  • boss employee sex
  • family relationships
  • young
  • simian fiction
  • high concept comedy
  • ape
  • anthropomorphic ape
  • telephone call
  • new york city
  • writer
  • gorilla
+5 more
  • reference to fyodor dostoyevsky
  • laptop
  • directed by star
  • written and directed by cast member
  • independent film
Cast & crew

The Ape Cast & Characters

James Franco leads the cast as Harry Walker, with Brian Lally as The Ape and David Markey as Flies With Eagles.

Also Starring in The Ape

· 5 more
Videos

The Ape Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Ape.

The Ape - Official Trailer (2005)
Details

The Ape Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Simiosis” and “The Ape - Auf diesem Planeten laust dich der Affe ...”.

Also known as
  • Simiosis
  • The Ape - Auf diesem Planeten laust dich der Affe ...
  • הקוף
  • Eu
  • Eu Mesmo e o Macaco
  • 猿王, მაიმუნი
  • ジェームズ・フランコ VS エイプ
  • Sağduyu

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FAQ

The Ape FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ape, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ape?

The Ape runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Ape released?

The Ape was released on June 18, 2005.

Who is in the cast of The Ape?

The Ape stars James Franco as Harry Walker, Brian Lally as The Ape and David Markey as Flies With Eagles, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Ape have a post-credit scene?

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

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