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Battle for the Planet of the Apes

G19731h 33mJ. Lee Thompson
IMDb 5.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 33% · Metacritic 40
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"The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!"

The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.

ActionScience Fiction
DystopiaPost-apocalyptic FuturePrequelApe

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Frequently asked questions

What is Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) about?

The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.

Who stars in Battle for the Planet of the Apes?

Battle for the Planet of the Apes stars Roddy McDowall (Caesar), Natalie Trundy (Lisa), Austin Stoker (MacDonald), Severn Darden (Kolp), Claude Akins (Aldo). The film was directed by J. Lee Thompson.

How long is Battle for the Planet of the Apes?

Battle for the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated G.

Is Battle for the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Battle for the Planet of the Apes holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 33. Fans of Action, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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