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Killer Ape (1953) is the twelfth Jungle Jim film produced by Columbia Pictures. It features Johnny Weissmuller in his twelfth performance as the protagonist adventurer Jungle Jim. Carol Thurston also stars. The film was directed by Spencer G. Bennet and written by Arthur Hoerl and Carroll Young.
The film centres on Jungle Jim battling a man-like ape in the jungle and trying to clear his name after he is framed of murder. The film was theatrically released in the United States in December 1953.
Original Release
12/15/1953
US Release
12/15/1953
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Johnny Weissmuller | Jungle Jim |
| Carol Thurston | Shari |
| Max Palmer | Man Ape |
| Burt Wenland | Ramada |
| Nestor Paiva | Andrews |
| Paul Marion | Mahara |
| Eddie Foster | Achmed |
| Rory Mallinson | Perry |
| Ray Corrigan | Norley |
| Nick Stuart | Maron |
Directors
Writers
Creators
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Johnny Weissmuller | Jungle Jim |
| Carol Thurston | Shari |
| Max Palmer | Man Ape |
| Burt Wenland | Ramada |
| Nestor Paiva | Andrews |
| Paul Marion | Mahara |
| Eddie Foster | Achmed |
| Rory Mallinson | Perry |
| Ray Corrigan | Norley |
| Nick Stuart | Maron |
| Tamba | Tamba the Chimp |
| Michael Fox | The Medical Officer |
| Pedro Regas | Magi |
| Harry Wilson | Dr. Andrews' Henchman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sam Katzman | Producer |
