poster

1962

NR (03/01/1962) (GB)

Comedy,

1h 27m

NA

User Score

For the first time the Rock really rocks with inspired lunacy.

Overview

Legend has it that if the famous Barbary Apes leave the Rock of Gibraltar, it's a sign that the British will lose control of it. During World War II, a British officer is put in charge of the apes. When he detects that the animals' morale is slipping, he hatches a plan to go behind the German lines to "kidnap" a new ape for his charges to lift their spirits before the Germans find out about their condition and use it as propaganda.

1962

NA

User Score

NR (03/01/1962) (GB)

Comedy,

1h 27m

For the first time the Rock really rocks with inspired lunacy.

Overview

Legend has it that if the famous Barbary Apes leave the Rock of Gibraltar, it's a sign that the British will lose control of it. During World War II, a British officer is put in charge of the apes. When he detects that the animals' morale is slipping, he hatches a plan to go behind the German lines to "kidnap" a new ape for his charges to lift their spirits before the Germans find out about their condition and use it as propaganda.

Cast

Terry-Thomas

Terry-Thomas

Lt. 'Piggy' Wigg

George Sanders

George Sanders

Maj. Hobson

Lionel Jeffries

Lionel Jeffries

Gunner Evans

Jocelyn Lane

Jocelyn Lane

Bianca Tabori

Mark Eden

Mark Eden

Mosquito Pilot

Gerard Heinz

Gerard Heinz

Col. Waldock