Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic, about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are slaves. The stunned trio discovers that these highly intellectual simians can both walk upright and talk. They have even established a class system and a political structure. The astronauts suddenly find themselves part of a devalued species, trapped and imprisoned by the apes. But one, Taylor, manages to break out and, aided by a pair of compassionate chimps, makes his escape to an uninhabited section of land. However, during the trek Taylor makes a startling, unsettling discovery about the planet--and realizes he's come full circle. PLANET OF THE APES is based on the novel by Pierre Boulle with a screenplay co-written by Rod Serling.
Product Identifiers
UPC
0024543107583
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6478357
Product Key Features
Actor
Charlton Heston, Maurice Evans, Roddy Mcdowall, Kim Hunter
Rating
G
Edition
2-Disc Special Edition; Full Screen
Movie/TV Title
Planet of the Apes
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Format
DVD
Release Year
2004
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Additional Product Features
Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
2
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Display Format
2-Disc Special Edition; Full Frame
Signal Standard
Dvd
LeafCats
617
Leading Role
Charlton Heston, Maurice Evans, Roddy Mcdowall, Kim Hunter