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The Naked Ape
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The Naked Ape

2006-09-16 · 110 min · ★ 4.0

Drama · Comedy · Family

A coming-of-age film following three teenagers on a road trip across the Pacific Southwest.

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Directors
Daniel Mellitz
Production companies
Closed Door Productions, 1421 Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Josh WiseJosh WiseAlex
Chelse SwainChelse SwainSusie
Sean ShanksSean ShanksJames
Amanda MacDonaldAmanda MacDonaldKristie
Corbin BernsenCorbin BernsenMr. Feldman
Tony LaThanhTony LaThanhEric
Michael JacksonMichael JacksonZoologist
Lydia Blanco GarzaLydia Blanco GarzaJuvenile Hall monitor
Sandy WaskoSandy WaskoFantasy Girl

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