The Hairy Ape is a drama movie directed by Alfred Santell and was inspired by Eugene O’Neill’s play of the same title. The film follows a ship worker Hank Smith who got hurt by being called a “hairy ape” by a rich girl Mildred Douglas. He seeks her out in the city to understand the insult.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Hairy Ape via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is The Hairy Ape available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Hairy Ape is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Hank Smith is a huge, strong ship worker, but at the same time, he is very sensitive. When Mildred Douglas, the spoiled socialite calls him a “hairy ape,” it hurts him deeply. At first, he wants revenge, but then he becomes more confused than angry. When his ship arrives, he heads into the city to find her and understand why she insulted him.
The film features William Bendix as Hank Smith, Susan Hayward as Mildred Douglas, John Loder as Tony Lazar, and Dorothy Comingore as Helen Parker.
Watch The Hairy Ape streaming via Amazon Prime Video
The Hairy Ape is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
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The Hairy Ape’s official synopsis is as follows:
“Aboard ship, a spoiled woman (Susan Hayward) insults the brutish stoker (William Bendix) while watching him work.”
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