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Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes

Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Planet of the Apes
  • Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action
  • Release Date: 1968-02-07
  • Runtime: 112 minutes
  • Rating: 7.647/10 (3715 votes)
  • Budget: $5,800,000
  • Revenue: $32,589,624
  • Production Companies: APJAC Productions, 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 5.6038
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

as George Taylor

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

as Cornelius

Kim Hunter

Kim Hunter

as Zira

Maurice Evans

Maurice Evans

as Dr. Zaius

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

as President of the Assembly

James Daly

James Daly

as Dr. Honorious

Linda Harrison

Linda Harrison

as Nova

Robert Gunner

Robert Gunner

as Landon

Lou Wagner

Lou Wagner

as Lucius

Woodrow Parfrey

Woodrow Parfrey

as Dr. Maximus

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Planet of the Apes (1968) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

Planet of the Apes (1968) - Trailer HD 1080p

Planet of the Apes (1968) - Teaser Trailer HD 1080p

John Landis on PLANET OF THE APES

External Links

Keywords

space marinebondagehuman evolutionbased on novel or bookgorilladystopiachimpslaverytime travelspace traveldistant futureapocalypseastronautapehuman subjugationauthoritariancallousdemeaninghopefulmean spiritedapes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1968-02-07.

Who are the main actors in Planet of the Apes?

The main cast includes Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore, .

Where can I watch Planet of the Apes online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Planet of the Apes is available.

Is Planet of the Apes based on a true story?

Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!

What is the IMDb rating of Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes has an IMDb rating of 7.647/10 based on 3715 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Planet of the Apes?

The movie had a production budget of $5,800,000 and earned $32,589,624 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Planet of the Apes?

The soundtrack was composed by APJAC Productions, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Planet of the Apes filmed?

Planet of the Apes was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Planet of the Apes?

The total runtime of Planet of the Apes is 112 minutes.

Is Planet of the Apes suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Planet of the Apes?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Planet of the Apes.

Does Planet of the Apes have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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