Return of the Ape Man
1944, English. Directed by Phil Rosen.
The discovery of a perfectly preserved caveman prompts a mad scientist to attempt a daring brain transplant.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Phil RosenDirector
- Bela LugosiProf. Dexter
- John CarradineProf. John Gilmore
- Frank MoranApe Man
- Teala LoringAnne Gilmore
- Tod AndrewsSteve Rogers
- Mary CurrierHilda Gilmore
- Ernie AdamsTramp, Willie the Weasel
- Eddy ChandlerSergeant
- George ZuccoApe Man
- Mike DonovanPoliceman Barney (uncredited)
- George EldredgePoliceman (uncredited)
- Horace B. CarpenterTheater Watchman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 July 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Charles
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Return of the Ape Man: quick answers
What should I watch before Return of the Ape Man?
Watch The Ape Man (1943) first.
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How long is Return of the Ape Man?
Return of the Ape Man runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is Return of the Ape Man on?
Return of the Ape Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 July 1944. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Return of the Ape Man?
If you liked Return of the Ape Man, try The Creeping Flesh, Blood of the Vampire, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed.
Who directed Return of the Ape Man?
Return of the Ape Man (1944) was directed by Phil Rosen and stars Bela Lugosi, John Carradine, Frank Moran.