Planet of the Apes

science fiction
adventure
G
1h 52m

Astronaut George Taylor crash-lands on a distant planet where intelligent apes rule over mute, primitive humans. Captured and studied by ape scientists, Taylor struggles to prove his intelligence and uncover the planet's hidden truth.

Released: 1968-04-03

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner

Screenplay: Michael Wilson Rod Serling

Producer: Arthur P. Jacobs

Editor: Hugh S. Fowler

Cinematography: Leon Shamroy

Music: Jerry Goldsmith

Production: APJAC Productions

Distributor: 20th Century-Fox

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Characters

George Taylor Charlton Heston
Cornelius Roddy McDowall
Dr. Zira Kim Hunter
Dr. Zaius Maurice Evans
Nova Linda Harrison
Dr. Honorious James Daly
President of the Assembly James Whitmore