Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

1972

1h 28m

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6.2/10

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In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.

Directors

J. Lee Thompson

Writers

Paul Dehn(screenplay by)

Pierre Boulle(characters by)

Stars

Roddy McDowall

Don Murray

Ricardo Montalban

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Caesar

Breck

Armando

MacDonald

Kolp

Busboy

Lisa

Commission Chairman

Mrs. Riley

Zelda

Hoskyns

Aldo

Frank - Gorilla

Policeman

2nd Policeman

Auctioneer

Announcer

Ape With Chain

Directors

J. Lee Thompson

Writers

Paul Dehn(screenplay by)

Pierre Boulle(characters by)

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<em>'Conquest of the Planet of the Apes'</em> is the weakest of the first four films. It's watchable, still. It shares similarities to <em>'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'</em> from the rebooted 2010s series, though it isn't quite as entertaining or convincing. Serviceable it is, however. Roddy McDowall stays in the franchise, but as a different character in Caesar. McDowall is the clear standout from the cast, the rest of whom are solid if forgettable. I found the real world parallels a bit too forced in this one, while the long speeches near the end feel over the top. For the early 1970s, though, the look of the film remains pleasant - I do like watching these films, after all this is - in my opinion - still a passable flick; if indeed the weakest so far.

r96sk27 Feb, 2022