Film
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!
Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction· Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner· 112 min
Overview
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.
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- Hunted . . . haunted . . . wanted . . . like beasts of prey!
- An unusual and important motion picture from the author of "The Bridge on the River Kwai"!
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- 20th Century Fox Wants You To... Go Ape
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- This is Commander Taylor, Astronaut. He has landed in a world where Apes are the rulers and Man the beast. Now he is caged, tortured, risks mutilation. Because no human can remain human on the Planet of the Apes.
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Connections
Planet of the Apes (Original)
- Planet of the Apes (1968) — this film
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
The bizarre world of "Planet of the Apes" was only the beginning...
- Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
Meet baby Milo who has Washington terrified.
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
All new! The revolt of the apes. The most awesome spectacle in the annals of science fiction!
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!
Top billing
- Charlton Heston as George Taylor
- Roddy McDowall as Cornelius
- Kim Hunter as Zira
- Maurice Evans as Dr. Zaius
- James Whitmore as President of the Assembly