Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic, about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are slaves. The stunned trio discovers that these highly intellectual simians can both walk upright and talk. They have even established a class system and a political structure. The astronauts suddenly find themselves part of a devalued species, trapped and imprisoned by the apes. But one, Taylor, manages to break out and, aided by a pair of compassionate chimps, makes his escape to an uninhabited section of land. However, during the trek Taylor makes a startling, unsettling discovery about the planet--and realizes he's come full circle. PLANET OF THE APES is based on the novel by Pierre Boulle with a screenplay co-written by Rod Serling.
Edward G. Robinson was originally slated to play the role of Zaius, but had to pull out at the last minute due to health problems.
An Apjac Production.
Color by DeLuxe. Shot in Panavision.
Exteriors filmed in Utah and Arizona National Park.
Film debut for actress Linda Harrison.
Additional cast: Robert Gunner (London), Lou Wagner (Lucius), and Jeff Burton (Dodge).
Excerpt: "Get your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty ape."-- Taylor (Charlton Heston)
Blu-ray Disc Features:
Region 1
Keep Case - Checkpoint, Sensormatic
Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
DTS Master Audio 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - French, Spanish
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Composer Jerry Goldsmith
2. Actors Roddy McDowall, Natlaie Trundy, Kim Hunter, Makeup Artist John Chambers
Behind the Scenes - 1. PLANET OF THE APES Makeup Test with Edward G Robinson
2. Don Taylor Directs ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES
3. J Lee Thompson Directs CONQUEST TO THE PLANET OF THE APES
4. PLANET OF THE APES Dailies and Outtakes (No Audio)
5. A Look Behind the PLANET OF THE APES (1972)
Documentary - Behind The Planet of The Apes
Featurettes - 1. Pierre Boulle: The Man Behind the Apes
2. Roddy McDowall Home Movies
3. PLANET OF THE APES 1967 NATO Presentation
4. PLANET OF THE APES Featurette (1968)
Trailers - 1. Forced Trailers
2. Behind The Planet of The Apes Promo (1988)
3. Original Theatrical Trailers (6)
Interactive Features:
Interactive Game - Science of The Apes Trivia Challenge
Text/Photo Galleries:
Addditional Text - Text Commentary by Eric Greene, Author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
Biographies - Planet of the Apes Timeline
Galleries - 1. Concept Art: Original Sketches by Costume Designer Morton Haack
2. Photo Gallery
Distributor Notes: Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall star in this legendary science fiction masterpiece. Astronaut Taylor (Heston) 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 (McDowall).
Source: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Cinematographer
Leon Shamroy: American Director of Photography
Source Writer
Pierre Boulez: Author, THE PLANET OF THE APES
Writer
Michael Wilson: Screenwriter - BlackListed
Art Director
Jack Martin Smith: Art Director
Review 1:
"...The original shocked audiences, and in the process, kicked off sci-fi's first true franchise..."
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.33 01/11/2002
Review 2:
"...[A] classic....Seminal sci-fi..."
Source: Total Film
p.133 12/01/2003
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