| The Gorilla Man | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | D. Ross Lederman |
| Written by | Anthony Coldeway |
| Starring | John Loder |
| Cinematography | James Van Trees |
| Edited by | James Gibbon |
| Music by | William Lava |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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