Escape from the Planet of the Apes

1971

1h 38m

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6.4/10

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The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.

Directors

Don Taylor

Writers

Pierre Boulle(characters by)

Paul Dehn(screenplay by)

Stars

Roddy McDowall

Kim Hunter

Bradford Dillman

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Cornelius

Dr. Zira

Dr. Lewis Dixon

Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton

Dr. Otto Hasslein

The President

Dr. Milo

E-1

E-2

Committee Chairman

General Winthrop

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Lawyer (as Roy E. Glenn Sr.)

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Army Officer

Naval Officer

Orderly

Marine Captain

Directors

Don Taylor

Writers

Pierre Boulle(characters by)

Paul Dehn(screenplay by)

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8/10

A very good sequel. 'Escape from the Planet of the Apes' is a clear improvement on (the good) 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes' and isn't that far adrift from the 1968 original. The plot is out there but they make it believable, while the ending is quite something - unexpectedly so! Neat to see Roddy McDowall return to his role from 'Planet of the Apes', while co-star Kim Hunter continues once again. I like those two characters so enjoyed seeing them become 'the stars' of this third release of the franchise. Onwards to 'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes'.

r96sk27 Feb, 2022