| | | Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!
Features: DVD, Widescreen, English, French, Spanish, Subtitled
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). Winner of an Honorary Academy Award for Outstanding Make-up Achievement, Planet Of The Apes is grand entertainment from its visually arresting beginning to the chiling last moment.
Editor's Note
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.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 And DTS Surround Sound; French, Spanish Dolby Surround | | Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Stills Of 34 Reviews | | Galleries | | Scene Selection | | J. Lee Thompson Directs Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes | | Planet Of The Apes Featurette | | 7 Trailers | | Planet Of The Apes Dailies And Outtakes | | A Look Behind The Planet Of The Apes | | Don Taylor Directs Escape From The Planet Of The Apes | | Behind The Planet Of The Apes Documentary | | Behind The Planet Of The Apes Promo | | Roddy McDowall Home Movies | | Commentary By Composer Jerry Goldsmith | | Commentary By Actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy, Kim Hunter, Producer, Make-up Artist John Chambers | | Text Commentary By Eric Greene |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 5/24/2005 |
| Running Time: 112 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1968 | | Catalog ID: 2220754 | | UPC: 00024543107545 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1969) |  | John Chambers, Winner, Honorary Award For Outstanding Make-Up Achievement |
| Memorable Quotes| "Get your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty ape."---- Taylor (Charlton Heston) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"...The original shocked audiences, and in the process, kicked off sci-fi's first true franchise..." 01/11/2002 p.33Total Film
"...[A] classic....Seminal sci-fi..." 12/01/2003 p.133 James Berardinelli's ReelViews 8 of 10
Planet of the Apes is one of those rare films whose historical impact outweighs its quality.
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