Behind the Planet of the Apes

Behind the Planet of the Apes

7.1

Sep 05 1998

2h 7m

Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie

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.

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Self - Host

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Self - 'Taylor'

Richard D. Zanuck

Richard D. Zanuck

Self

John Chambers

John Chambers

Self

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