Planet of the Apes: A Milestone of Science Fiction
May 03 2024
•1h 53m
•Documentary, History, TV Movie
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.
Cast
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Alexandra Alévêque
Self - Narrator (voice)
Roddy McDowall
Self (archive footage)
Kim Hunter
Self (archive footage)
Charlton Heston
Self (archive footage)
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