Planet of the Apes
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
Writers: Rod Serling, Michael Wilson
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
Crew
- Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
- Casting: Joe Scully
- Novel: Pierre Boulle
- Producer: Arthur P. Jacobs
- Original Music Composer: Jerry Goldsmith
- Director of Photography: Leon Shamroy
- Editor: Hugh S. Fowler
- Screenplay: Rod Serling
- Screenplay: Michael Wilson
- Set Decoration: Walter M. Scott
- Art Direction: William J. Creber
- Costume Design: Morton Haack
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.
Official Videos
Planet of the Apes (1968) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
Planet of the Apes (1968) - Trailer HD 1080p
Planet of the Apes (1968) - Teaser Trailer HD 1080p
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