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Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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Back to the Planet of the Apes is a 1980 action, thriller, adventure, science fiction and TV movie film directed by Arnold Laven and Don Weis, starring Ron Harper, James Naughton and Roddy McDowall. It is 1 hour 32 minutes long and premiered on November 17, 1980. Back to the Planet of the Apes has a TMDB rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 28 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Astronauts Pete Burke and Allan Virdon crash on Earth in the far future and are captured by the apes. The men befriend a chimp named Galen who helps them to escape. In the hopes of finding a way to get back to their own time, the astronauts search for a computer in an earthquake-threatened city, with which they will be able to access their flight records. [The first of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "Escape from Tomorrow" and "The Trap"]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back to the Planet of the Apes
When was Back to the Planet of the Apes released?
Back to the Planet of the Apes was released on November 17, 1980.
What is the runtime of Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who stars in Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes stars Ron Harper as Alan Virdon, James Naughton as Pete Burke, Roddy McDowall as Galen and Royal Dano as Farrow. The cast also includes Woodrow Parfrey, Norman Alden, John Milford and Mark Lenard.
Who directed Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes was directed by Arnold Laven and Don Weis. The screenplay is credited to Edward J. Lakso and Art Wallace.
What genre is Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes is listed on TMDB as a mix of action, thriller, adventure, science fiction and TV movie.
What is the TMDB score of Back to the Planet of the Apes?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.0/10 from 28 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Back to the Planet of the Apes for free?
You can watch the video for Back to the Planet of the Apes, "Planet of the Apes: Roddy McDowall - 1981 "Old Galen" bumpers for the TV telefilms", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Back to the Planet of the Apes?
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