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Going Ape!

Going Ape!

There were 3 conditions to the 5 million dollar inheritance, and they had to be bathed twice a week.

When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Going Ape!
  • Genres: Comedy, Crime, Family
  • Release Date: 1981-04-10
  • Runtime: 87 minutes
  • Rating: 4.3/10 (18 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: City Film, Berclays Merchantile Industry Finance, Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.5345
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Tony Danza

Tony Danza

as Foster

Jessica Walter

Jessica Walter

as Fiona

Stacey Nelkin

Stacey Nelkin

as Cynthia

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

as Lazlo

Merie Earle

Merie Earle

as Binocular Lady

Art Metrano

Art Metrano

as Joey

Frank Sivero

Frank Sivero

as Bad Habit

Rick Hurst

Rick Hurst

as Btandon

Howard Mann

Howard Mann

as Jules Cohen

Joseph Maher

Joseph Maher

as Gridley

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

inheritanceorangutanmonkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Going Ape!?

Going Ape! is a Comedy, Crime, Family movie directed by . It was released on 1981-04-10.

Who are the main actors in Going Ape!?

The main cast includes Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin, Danny DeVito, Merie Earle, .

Where can I watch Going Ape! online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Going Ape! is available.

Is Going Ape! based on a true story?

There were 3 conditions to the 5 million dollar inheritance, and they had to be bathed twice a week.

What is the IMDb rating of Going Ape!?

Going Ape! has an IMDb rating of 4.3/10 based on 18 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Going Ape!?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Going Ape!?

The soundtrack was composed by City Film, Berclays Merchantile Industry Finance, Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Going Ape! filmed?

Going Ape! was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Going Ape!?

The total runtime of Going Ape! is 87 minutes.

Is Going Ape! suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Going Ape!?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Going Ape!.

Does Going Ape! have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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