Planet of the Apes

Name: Planet of the Apes
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: 1968-02-07
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore

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1968 · 112 min · G · Science Fiction · Adventure · Drama · Action · TMDB 7.7/10

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.

Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast

Charlton Heston — George Taylor
Roddy McDowall — Cornelius
Kim Hunter — Zira
Maurice Evans — Dr. Zaius
James Whitmore — President of the Assembly