Planet of the Apes
"Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!"
Originally released in 1968. Planet of the Apes is a science fiction/adventure film. directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, and Kim Hunter
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (3,813 votes)
Budget
$5.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$32.6M
5.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,800,000
- Revenue
- $32,589,624
Production Companies
- APJAC Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Planet of the Apes about?
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...
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
How long is Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Planet of the Apes released?
Planet of the Apes was released on February 7, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Planet of the Apes?
The main cast of Planet of the Apes includes Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore.
Is Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Planet of the Apes has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 3,813 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.