Conquest of the Planet of the Apes movie poster

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

"All new! The revolt of the apes. The most awesome spectacle in the annals of science fiction!"

June 29, 1972 1h 28m 6.2/10 (1,045 votes)

Originally released in 1972. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is a action/science fiction film. directed by J. Lee Thompson. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, and Ricardo Montalban

Synopsis

In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 29, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (1,045 votes)
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Budget $1.7M Production budget
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Box Office $9.7M 5.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,700,000
Revenue
$9,700,000

Production Companies

  • APJAC Productions
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes about?

In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.

Who directed Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes was directed by J. Lee Thompson.

How long is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Conquest of the Planet of the Apes released?

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes was released on June 29, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?

The main cast of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes includes Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, Ricardo Montalban, Hari Rhodes, Severn Darden.

Is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Conquest of the Planet of the Apes has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 1,045 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.