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Escape from the Planet of the Apes

G19711h 38mDon Taylor
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 69

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"Meet baby Milo who has Washington terrified."

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.

ActionScience Fiction
SpacecraftDystopiaChimpanzeePacifismTime TravelPoliticianSequelCageTeaseCaving

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Frequently asked questions

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

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.

Who stars in Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

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.

How long is Escape from the Planet of the Apes?

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

Is Escape from the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

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 are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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