Cast and Crew of Going Ape!

Going Ape!

"Going Ape!" is a comedy about Oscar, who inherits $5 million and three orangutans from his late circus-owner father. Faced with the condition that he must keep the apes healthy and together for three years or else lose the inheritance to the zoological society, Oscar navigates life with the mischievous apes, a frustrated girlfriend, and the sinister zoological society president. Tony Danza stars as Foster, while Jessica Walter plays Fiona, adding charm and humor to the quirky story.

Trivia:
1. The orangutans used in filming performed many of their own stunts, showcasing impressive trained behaviors that brought authenticity and humor to the movie.
2. Tony Danza, known primarily for television roles, embraced the physical comedy in this film, which was a departure from his usual persona.
3. Jessica Walter, praised for her versatility, enjoyed working with the animal actors and often improvised scenes to play off their unpredictable antics.

Main Cast of Going Ape!

Tony Danza as Foster

Tony Danza

Foster
Jessica Walter as Fiona

Jessica Walter

Fiona
Stacey Nelkin as Cynthia

Stacey Nelkin

Cynthia
Danny DeVito as Lazlo

Danny DeVito

Lazlo

Crew of Going Ape!

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