Planet of the Apes

Overview

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.

Movie details

Release date

1968

Runtime

1h 52m

Genres

Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United States of America

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Production

APJAC Productions, 20th Century Fox

Budget

$5,800,000

Revenue

$32,589,624

Cast

Charlton Heston

George Taylor

Roddy McDowall

Cornelius

Kim Hunter

Zira

Maurice Evans

Dr. Zaius

James Whitmore

President of the Assembly

James Daly

Dr. Honorious