The Monster and the Ape

Name: The Monster and the Ape
Director: Howard Bretherton
Genre: Action, Crime, Science Fiction
Released: 1945-04-20
Duration: 4 h 55 min
Rating: 6.75
Cast: Robert Lowery, George Macready, Ralph Morgan, Carole Mathews, Willie Best

“A THRILLING 15 CHAPTER SERIAL OF A MECHANICAL MONSTER GONE MAD! HIS COMPANION: THE APE THAT FIGHTS CRIME...IN A WONDERFUL FANTASY”

1945

4h 55m

Action Crime Science Fiction

Director: Howard Bretherton

Writers: Sherman L. Lowe, Royal K. Cole

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Overview

A famous scientist invents a humanoid robot (the titular "monster"), so a greedy rival scientist plans to steal it for use in his criminal plans. His henchmen often kidnap a trained gorilla (the titular "ape") from the zoo, to aid in the schemes.