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Behind the Planet of the Apes

"Journey back to the Planet of the Apes"

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

Top Cast

  • Roddy McDowall

    Roddy McDowall

    Self - Host

  • Charlton Heston

    Charlton Heston

    Self - 'Taylor'

  • Richard D. Zanuck

    Richard D. Zanuck

    Self

  • John Chambers

    John Chambers

    Self

  • Kim Hunter

    Kim Hunter

    Self

  • Linda Harrison

    Linda Harrison

    Self

  • William J. Creber

    William J. Creber

    Self

  • Mort Abrahams

    Mort Abrahams

    Self

  • Ricardo Montalban

    Ricardo Montalban

    Self

Overview

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

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7.1 / 10
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