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Primate

December 5, 1974 1h 45m 6.8/10 (17 votes)

Originally released in 1974. Primate is a documentary film. directed by Frederick Wiseman.

Synopsis

Primate sees realist documentarian Frederick Wiseman hone his lens on the inmates of the Yerkes Primate Research Centre. A representative scientist explains the aims and outcomes of the organisation, describing the mating habits and relationships of the animals.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 5, 1974 51 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (17 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Zipporah Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Primate about?

Primate sees realist documentarian Frederick Wiseman hone his lens on the inmates of the Yerkes Primate Research Centre. A representative scientist explains the aims and outcomes of the organisatio...

Who directed Primate?

Primate was directed by Frederick Wiseman.

How long is Primate?

Primate has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Primate released?

Primate was released on December 5, 1974 in theaters.