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Planet of the Apes (1968) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Planet of the Apes at a Glance
Planet of the Apes is a 1968 science fiction, adventure, drama and action film from director Franklin J. Schaffner, with a cast led by Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and premiered on February 7, 1968. Planet of the Apes has a TMDB rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 4,125 votes and is rated G in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Planet of the Apes
When was Planet of the Apes released?
Planet of the Apes was released on February 7, 1968.
What is the runtime of Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Who stars in Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes stars Charlton Heston as George Taylor, Roddy McDowall as Cornelius, Kim Hunter as Zira and Maurice Evans as Dr. Zaius. The cast also includes James Whitmore, James Daly, Linda Harrison and Robert Gunner.
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. The screenplay is credited to Rod Serling and Michael Wilson.
What genre is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes is listed on TMDB as a mix of science fiction, adventure, drama and action.
What is Planet of the Apes rated?
Planet of the Apes is rated G in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.7/10 from 4,125 votes.
Is Planet of the Apes part of a movie series?
Yes. On TMDB, Planet of the Apes belongs to the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection.
Where can I watch the trailer for Planet of the Apes for free?
You can watch the trailer for Planet of the Apes, "Planet of the Apes (1968) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Planet of the Apes?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Planet of the Apes include Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024), Last and First Men (2020), War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and The Host (2013).
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