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Planet of the Apes (1968)

โ€œSomewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!โ€

7.7/10 ยท 4,129 votes 1h 52m g ActionAdventureDramaScience-fiction

#4 of 22 films from 1968 #148 of 2168 in action

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner ยท Written by Pierre Boulle, Michael Wilson, Rod Serling

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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.

Cast

Charlton Hestonas George Taylor
Roddy McDowallas Cornelius
Kim Hunteras Zira
Maurice Evansas Dr. Zaius
James Whitmoreas President of the Assembly
James Dalyas Dr. Honorious
Linda Harrisonas Nova
Robert Gunneras Landon
Lou Wagneras Lucius
Woodrow Parfreyas Dr. Maximus
Jeff Burtonas Dodge
Buck Kartalianas Julius
Norman Burtonas Hunt Leader
Wright Kingas Dr. Galen

Facts

Release dateFebruary 7, 1968
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$5,800,000
Box office$32,589,624 (5.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0063442

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Questions

How long is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 4,129 votes, which places it #4 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 86%) and #148 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Papillon (1973), Patton (1970).
Who stars in Planet of the Apes?
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; James Daly as Dr. Honorious.
What is Planet of the Apes rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Planet of the Apes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/41998.

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