Movie·1998·2h 7m
Behind the Planet of the Apes
Journey back to the Planet of the Apes
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Brian Anthony
Producer
Kevin Burns, Shelley Lyons
Editor
David Comtois
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
48 votes
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// cast
Cast
Roddy McDowall
Self - Host
Charlton Heston
Self - 'Taylor'
Richard D. Zanuck
Self
John Chambers
Self
Kim Hunter
Self
Linda Harrison
Self
William J. Creber
Self
Mort Abrahams
Self
Ricardo Montalban
Self
Natalie Trundy
Self
J. Lee Thompson
Self
Frank Capra, Jr.
Self
James Naughton
Self
// crew
Crew
David Comtois
Director, Writer, Editor
Kevin Burns
Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Brian Anthony
Writer
Shelley Lyons
Producer
Dustin Ebsen
Editor
Steven Rasch
Editor
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