Ape to Man (2005)
Scientists from the mid-nineteenth century have searched for the fossil remains of the "missing link" in evolution - the half-man, half-ape that would explain where mankind came from. But over the last century and a half, it has been the idea of what a missing link is that has evolved. The history of this scientific quest - peopled with fanatics, frauds, amateurs, professionals, the lucky, the unlucky, the unfairly neglected and the undeservedly praised - is the subject of this documentary. Reenactments depict scientists making their discoveries and then stretch back hundreds of thousands, even millions, of years to depict the typical lives of our human and human-like ancestors. Interviews with leading scientists fill in the details.
Director: Nic Young
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 27, 2005
Cast
- Edward Herrmann - Narrator
- Leslie Aiello - Herself - Head of Graduate Schoo
- Joe Caine - Himself - Science & Technology Studies
- Kevin Hudson - Mr. Human
- Tessa Jubber - Dora Dart
- Chris Rogers - Svänte Paabo
- Thorsten Wedekind - Johann Fuehrott
Production: Harrington Talents
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nic Young
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ape to Man about?
- Scientists from the mid-nineteenth century have searched for the fossil remains of the "missing link" in evolution - the half-man, half-ape that would explain where mankind came from. But over the last century and a half, it has been the idea of what a missing link is that has evolved. The history of this scientific quest - peopled with fanatics, frauds, amateurs, professionals, the lucky, the unlucky, the unfairly neglected and the undeservedly praised - is the subject of this documentary. Reenactments depict scientists making their discoveries and then stretch back hundreds of thousands, even millions, of years to depict the typical lives of our human and human-like ancestors. Interviews with leading scientists fill in the details.
- Who directed Ape to Man?
- Ape to Man was directed by Nic Young.
- Who stars in Ape to Man?
- Ape to Man stars Edward Herrmann, Leslie Aiello, Joe Caine, Kevin Hudson, Tessa Jubber, Chris Rogers.
- How long is Ape to Man?
- Ape to Man has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Ape to Man?
- Ape to Man is a History, Documentary film.
- Where was Ape to Man produced?
- Ape to Man was produced in United States of America.