The Monster and the Ape

The Monster and the Ape

A THRILLING 15 CHAPTER SERIAL OF A MECHANICAL MONSTER GONE MAD! HIS COMPANION: THE APE THAT FIGHTS CRIME...IN A WONDERFUL FANTASY

NR 1945 · 295 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, Crime, Science Fiction

A famous scientist invents a humanoid robot (the titular "monster"), so a greedy rival scientist plans to steal it for use in his criminal plans. His henchmen often kidnap a trained gorilla (the titular "ape") from the zoo, to aid in the schemes.

Directed by Howard Bretherton · Written by Royal K. Cole

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