Planet of the Apes: A Milestone of Science Fiction (2024)

05/03/2024 (FR) • 53m

Documentary, History, TV Movie

Overview

Since its release in 1968, Planet of the Apes, the masterful film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring Charlton Heston, and its subsequent sequels have asked its viewers challenging questions about contemporary society under the guise of a bold science fiction saga: a fascinating look at a hugely successful pop culture phenomenon.

Top Billed Cast

Alexandra Alévêque

Self - Narrator (voice)

Roddy McDowall

Self (archive footage)

Kim Hunter

Self (archive footage)

Charlton Heston

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

cinema on cinema

filmmaking

making of

movie star

documentary filmmaking

hollywood star

movie set

1960s

cinema history

humankind

social & cultural documentary

movie studio

documentary

fictionalized history

contemporary fantasy

contemporary historical setting

fictional world

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