The Naked Ape (2006)

Director
Daniel Mellitz

Main cast
Josh Wise; Chelse Swain; Sean Shanks; Amanda MacDonald; Michael A. Jackson

Genres
Drama, Comedy, Family

Description
The Naked Ape is a coming-of-age film following three teenagers on a road trip across the Pacific Southwest.


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