Escape from the Planet of the Apes

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Escape from the Planet of the Apes

(1971)

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Overview

The world is shocked by the appearance of two talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a U.S. spacecraft. They become the toast of society; but one man believes them to be a threat to the human race.

Featured Crew

Pierre Boulle

Characters
Paul Dehn

Screenplay
Don Taylor

Director

Top Billed Cast

Roddy McDowall

Cornelius
Kim Hunter

Dr. Zira
Bradford Dillman

Dr. Lewis Dixon
Natalie Trundy

Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton
Eric Braeden

Dr. Otto Hasslein

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A review by Potential Kermode

6.0

Written by Potential Kermode on March 18, 2017

A picture of the artist painting a picture of the artist painting a picture of the artist painting a picture of the artist painting a landscape.

Indeed.

Talk, talk and some more talk. Then they all decide to talk some more - taking a break for a little more talking - before finally deciding on talking just a little while longer. These actors must have had sore tongues after the film was completed. Some of them hospitalised with repetitive strain on the jawbone.

A very talky film which could indeed lose the interest of younger viewers. Younger viewers don't want to see old men blab... read the rest.

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Superman III 5.3

12/06/1979

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11/25/1986

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home 7.2

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Status Released

Release Information

May 20, 1971

G
Theatrical

Meaning

All ages admitted. There is no content that would be objectionable to most parents. This is one of only two ratings dating back to 1968 that still exists today.