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Planet of the Apes

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Beneath the Planet of the Apes

Related Documentary:

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Original title

Planet of the Apes

Year

1968

Running time

112 min.

Country

United States

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Screenwriter

Michael Wilson, Rod Serling. Novel: Pierre Boulle

Cast

Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Cinematography

Leon Shamroy

Producer

20th Century Fox

Genre

Sci-Fi. Adventure | Space Adventure. Apes. Cult movie. Post-apocalyptic Future

Movie Groups

The Planet of the Apes | Pierre Boulle Adaptations

Synopsis

Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic, about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are slaves... The stunned trio discovers that these highly intellectual simians can both walk upright and talk. They have even established a class system and a political structure. The astronauts suddenly find themselves part of a devalued species, trapped and imprisoned by the apes. But one, Taylor, manages to break out and, aided by a pair of compassionate chimps, makes his escape to an uninhabited section of land. However, during the trek Taylor makes a startling, unsettling discovery about the planet -- and realizes he's come full circle.

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Rankings Position

#25 Best Science Fiction Movies
#66 Best Adventure Movies

Awards: 1968: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Costume Design, OST

1968: National Board of Review (NBR): nominated to Top Ten Films.

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12 Movies with the Best Endings (346)
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