PLANET OF THE APES (1968) - PG

In the far future, Astronauts from Earth discover a planet where intelligent, talking apes rule the land, with humans as their slaves.

This film could be compared to BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES. Charlton Heston (Ben-Hur) commands the screen as the stranded astronaut. The ape makeup, thanks to Creative Makeup Design guy John Chambers, is quite impressive. The film's "twist" ending is the highlight of the movie.

The cast includes: Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, Roddy McDowall, James Daly, Maurice Evans, and James Whitmore.

Directed by: Franklin J. Schaffner.

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