The Gorilla
1939, English. Directed by Allan Dwan.
A Ritz is afraid of nothing ... but ... THIS ... IS ... SOMETHING!
When an escaped circus gorilla appears to have gone on a murderous rampage, a threatened attorney calls on the detective trio of Garrity, Harrigan and Mullivan to act as bodyguards. In short order, we discover that there is more to the attorney than meets the eye, and the ape may be innocent after all. When a pretty young heiress faces peril, it's up to our heroic trio to save the day.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Gorilla is streaming on Cultpix and Bloodstream in India.
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Details
- Released
- 26 May 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rian James, Sid Silvers
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What The Gorilla is based on
The Gorilla is based on The Gorilla by Ralph Spence.
The Gorilla
By Ralph Spence
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How long is The Gorilla?
The Gorilla runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does The Gorilla have a post-credits scene?
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The Gorilla parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Gorilla is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Gorilla on?
The Gorilla is streaming on Cultpix and Bloodstream in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gorilla?
If you liked The Gorilla, try Murder by Death, Clue, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
Who directed The Gorilla?
The Gorilla (1939) was directed by Allan Dwan and stars Jimmy Ritz, Harry Ritz, Al Ritz.
What is The Gorilla based on?
The Gorilla is based on The Gorilla by Ralph Spence.