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Planet of the Apes
“Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!”
7.7 / 10• 1968• 1h 52m•G• English
Science FictionAdventureDramaAction
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Charlton Heston
George Taylor
Lead
Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
Kim Hunter
Zira
Maurice Evans
Dr. Zaius
James Whitmore
President of the Assembly
James Daly
Dr. Honorious
Linda Harrison
Nova
Robert Gunner
Landon
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Franklin J. Schaffner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Planet of the Apes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
