Movie·1968·1h 52m
Planet of the Apes
Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!
Directed By
Franklin J. Schaffner
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Michael Wilson, Rod Serling
Producer
Arthur P. Jacobs
Cinematography
Leon Shamroy
Music
Jerry Goldsmith
Editor
Hugh S. Fowler
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Charlton Heston
George Taylor
Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
Kim Hunter
Zira
Maurice Evans
Dr. Zaius
James Whitmore
President of the Assembly
James Daly
Dr. Honorious
Linda Harrison
Nova
Robert Gunner
Landon
Lou Wagner
Lucius
Woodrow Parfrey
Dr. Maximus
Jeff Burton
Dodge
Buck Kartalian
Julius
Norman Burton
Hunt Leader
Wright King
Dr. Galen
Paul Lambert
Minister
Martin Abrahams
Human in Cage (uncredited)
Army Archerd
Gorilla (uncredited)
James Bacon
Ape (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Arthur P. Jacobs
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Michael Wilson
Screenplay
Rod Serling
Screenplay
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