Planet of the Apes (1968)

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Released:
1968-02-07

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.

Director:
Franklin J. Schaffner

Runtime:
1h 52min

Genre:
Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action

  • Cast:
  • 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