Ape Suzette Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Ape Suzette.
Ape Suzette Ending Explained: Inspector Clouseau and Sergeant Deux-Deux's investigation into a stolen cargo of bananas takes them to a run-down waterfront apartment building, where they follow a trail of banana peels to the abode of a diminutive Cockney sailor and his impish ape. Directed by Gerry Chiniquy, this 1966 animation film stars Pat Harrington Jr. (Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice)), alongside Paul Frees as Cockney Sailor (voice). With a 8.5/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of Ape Suzette?
Inspector Clouseau and Sergeant Deux-Deux's investigation into a stolen cargo of bananas takes them to a run-down waterfront apartment building, where they follow a trail of banana peels to the abode of a diminutive Cockney sailor and his impish ape. Clouseau doesn't see the ape, and when he is repeatedly punched through the floor by the ape, Clouseau thinks the stocky sailor has been the one hitting him. When he sees Deux-Deux easily subdue the sailor, Clouseau believes that Deux-Deux is a muscular power-house and declares the Sergeant his hero.
Gerry Chiniquy's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Pat Harrington Jr. (Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice))'s journey. Clouseau doesn't see the ape, and when he is repeatedly punched through the floor by the ape, Clouseau thinks the stocky sailor has been the one hitting him.
How Does Pat Harrington Jr. (Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux (voice))'s Story End?
- Pat Harrington Jr.: Pat Harrington Jr.'s arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Gerry Chiniquy delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 0h 6m runtime.
- Paul Frees (Cockney Sailor (voice)): Paul Frees's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
What Does the Ending of Ape Suzette Mean?
Ape Suzette concludes with Gerry Chiniquy reinforcing the animation themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Pat Harrington Jr. leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.