Planet of the Apes
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.
Critics Sentiment
Taylor discovers the ruined Statue of Liberty on Earth
Taylor and survivors trek across the desolate wasteland
The film jumps from its slowest section during the desert trek to the thrilling and terrifying gorilla hunt sequence.
Planet of the Apes builds steadily from a deliberate opening through increasingly compelling social commentary and adventure elements. The film peaks with its legendary ending, which critics consistently praised as one of cinema's most shocking and memorable conclusions. Overall, reviewers found it an intelligent and entertaining science fiction film that successfully balanced philosophical themes with thrilling adventure.
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Charlton Heston
George Taylor
Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
Kim Hunter
Zira
Maurice Evans
Dr. Zaius
James Whitmore
President of the Assembly
James Daly
Dr. Honorious
Linda Harrison
Nova
Robert Gunner
Landon
Lou Wagner
Lucius
Woodrow Parfrey
Dr. Maximus
Jeff Burton
Dodge
Buck Kartalian
Julius
Norman Burton
Hunt Leader
Wright King
Dr. Galen
Paul Lambert
Minister
Martin Abrahams
Human in Cage (uncredited)
Army Archerd
Gorilla (uncredited)
James Bacon
Ape (uncredited)
Erlynn Mary Botelho
Gorilla (uncredited)
Priscilla Boyd
Human #1 (uncredited)
Crew
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