Behind the Planet of the Apes(1998)
“Journey back to the Planet of the Apes”
Overview
Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.
Director
David Comtois
Studio
Foxstar Productions
Cast
Roddy McDowall
as Self - Host
Charlton Heston
as Self - 'Taylor'
Richard D. Zanuck
as Self
John Chambers
as Self
Kim Hunter
as Self
Linda Harrison
as Self
William J. Creber
as Self
Mort Abrahams
as Self
Ricardo Montalban
as Self
Natalie Trundy
as Self
J. Lee Thompson
as Self
Frank Capra, Jr.
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Foxstar Productions • 20th Century Fox • Van Ness Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Behind the Planet of the Apes?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998).
What is Behind the Planet of the Apes about?▼
Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.
Who directed Behind the Planet of the Apes?▼
Behind the Planet of the Apes was directed by David Comtois and released in 1998. It is a documentary, science fiction, tv movie film.
How long is Behind the Planet of the Apes?▼
Behind the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Behind the Planet of the Apes?▼
The cast of Behind the Planet of the Apes includes Roddy McDowall as Self - Host, Charlton Heston as Self - 'Taylor', Richard D. Zanuck as Self, John Chambers as Self, Kim Hunter as Self and more.
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