

Return of the Ape Man
1944-07-17 · 60 min · ★ 5.6
The discovery of a perfectly preserved caveman prompts a mad scientist to attempt a daring brain transplant.
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- Directors
- Phil Rosen
- Production companies
- Sam Katzman Productions, Monogram Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
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
George EldredgePoliceman (uncredited)
Horace B. CarpenterTheater Watchman (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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