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.
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0086162054679
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Product Key Features
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Edition
30th Anniversary Edition
Movie/TV Title
Planet of the Apes
Rating
G
Leading Role
Charlton Heston, Maurice Evans, Roddy Mcdowall, Kim Hunter