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Planet of the Apes (1968)

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Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
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    George Taylor Charlton Heston
  • Profile picture of Roddy McDowall
    Cornelius Roddy McDowall
  • Profile picture of Kim Hunter
    Zira Kim Hunter
  • Profile picture of Maurice Evans
    Dr. Zaius Maurice Evans
  • Profile picture of James Whitmore
    President of the Assembly James Whitmore
  • Profile picture of James Daly
    Dr. Honorious James Daly
  • Profile picture of Linda Harrison
    Nova Linda Harrison
  • Profile picture of Robert Gunner
    Landon Robert Gunner

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