The Ape Woman
1964, Italian. Directed by Marco Ferreri.
A modest Neapolitan man meets a young woman with excessive hairiness. He exhibits her at fairs and marries her. It is after marriage that he receives a tempting offer from a French manager.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Marco FerreriDirector
- Ugo TognazziAntonio Semola
- Annie GirardotMaria
- Achille MajeroniMajoroni
- Filippo Pompa MarcelliBruno
- Ermelinda De FeliceSister Furgonicino
- Elvira PaoliniChambermaid in Paris
- Ugo RossiBaron Rossi
- Eva BelamiCast
- Marco FerreriPriest face in diapo in Africa (uncredited)
- Regina Elena BisioWoman at Hospital (uncredited)
- Jacques RuetDoctor in Paris
- Tonino CianciCast
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1964
- Original title
- La donna scimmia
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Rafael Azcona, Marco Ferreri
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The Ape Woman: quick answers
Is The Ape Woman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ape Woman?
The Ape Woman runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Ape Woman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ape Woman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ape Woman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Ape Woman yet.
Which OTT platform is The Ape Woman on?
The Ape Woman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 January 1964. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ape Woman?
If you liked The Ape Woman, try Almost Friends, Reality, In the Soup.
Who directed The Ape Woman?
The Ape Woman (1964) was directed by Marco Ferreri and stars Ugo Tognazzi, Annie Girardot, Achille Majeroni.