Planet of the Apes(1968)
“Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!”
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
Studio
APJAC Productions
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$33M
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
James Daly
as Dr. Honorious
Linda Harrison
as Nova
Robert Gunner
as Landon
Lou Wagner
as Lucius
Woodrow Parfrey
as Dr. Maximus
Jeff Burton
as Dodge
Buck Kartalian
as Julius
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$33M
Production Companies
APJAC Productions • 20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch Planet of the Apes?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Planet of the Apes (1968).
What is Planet of the Apes about?▼
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.
Who directed Planet of the Apes?▼
Planet of the Apes was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and released in 1968. It is a science fiction, adventure, drama, action film.
How long is Planet of the Apes?▼
Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Planet of the Apes?▼
The cast of Planet of the Apes includes 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 and more.
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