Planet of the Apes (1968)
Awakening from a long hibernation, a group of astronauts discover they've crashed on an earthlike planet. However, apes are the dominant species and humans are hunted. Stunning ending.
Directed by:
Franklin J. Schaffner
The cast includes:
Charlton Heston (George Taylor), Roddy McDowall (Cornelius), Kim Hunter (Zira), Maurice Evans (Dr. Zaius), James Whitmore (President of the Assembly), Linda Harrison (Nova)
MPAA rating: ,
Running time:
112 minutes
Presented in:
Color
Sci-Fi Channel Ranking:
14
Awards:
Academy Awards '68 Nominations
- Best Costume Design
- Best Original Score
Related titles:
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) , Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) , Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) , Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
Related categories:
End of the World , Space...the Final Frontier , Time Travel, Other Dimensions, and Alternate Realities