Name: Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Director: Don Taylor
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi
Released: 1971-01-01
Duration: PT1h 38mM
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy, Eric Braeden

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What is Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) about?

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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.

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Who stars in Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

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Escape from the Planet of the Apes stars Roddy McDowall (Cornelius), Kim Hunter (Dr. Zira), Bradford Dillman (Dr. Lewis Dixon), Natalie Trundy (Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton), Eric Braeden (Dr. Otto Hasslein). The film was directed by Don Taylor.

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How long is Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

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Escape from the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated G.

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Is Escape from the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

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Escape from the Planet of the Apes holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Action, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

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