Farewell to the Planet of the Apes
"Startling conclusion!"
Originally released in 1980. Farewell to the Planet of the Apes is a tv movie/thriller film. directed by John Meredyth Lucas.
Starring Ron Harper, James Naughton, and Roddy McDowall
Synopsis
When the astronauts Burke and Virdon, with their chimp companion Galen, are captured in a fishing village that employs human slave labor, they must prove their worth as fishermen or be sacrificed to the 'gods of the sea,' or what the men call sharks. Escaping from the forced labor camp, the trio become involved in a plot to develop a glider to drop a fragmentation bomb on the gorilla council. [The fifth of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "Tomorrow's Tide" and "Up Above the World So High"]
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farewell to the Planet of the Apes about?
When the astronauts Burke and Virdon, with their chimp companion Galen, are captured in a fishing village that employs human slave labor, they must prove their worth as fishermen or be sacrificed t...
Who directed Farewell to the Planet of the Apes?
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes was directed by John Meredyth Lucas.
How long is Farewell to the Planet of the Apes?
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Farewell to the Planet of the Apes released?
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes was released on November 21, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Farewell to the Planet of the Apes?
The main cast of Farewell to the Planet of the Apes includes Ron Harper, James Naughton, Roddy McDowall, Roscoe Lee Browne, Mark Lenard.