Director: Franklin J. Schaffner

Writers: Michael Wilson; Rod Serling

From novel: La Plančte des Singes by Pierre Boulle

Music: Jerry Goldsmith

Producer: Arthur P. Jacobs

Keywords: Sci-Fi, Action/Adventure, Time Travel, Monkeys, Dystopian

Astronauts land in the distant future on a planet controlled by various species of apes. Among the best science fiction films ever produced; has one of the greatest endings in the history of film. Adaptation of Pierre Boulle's obscure novel, with significant changes. Received Oscar nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Score; John Chambers was issued an honorary Oscar for achievements in make-up.

Name	Occupation	Birth	Death	Known for
James Daly	Actor	23-Oct-1918	3-Jul-1978	Dr. Paul Lochner on Medical Center
Maurice Evans	Actor	3-Jun-1901	12-Mar-1989	Dr. Zaius in Planet of the Apes
Charlton Heston	Actor	4-Oct-1923	5-Apr-2008	The Ten Commandments
Kim Hunter	Actor	12-Nov-1922	11-Sep-2002	Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire
Wright King	Actor	11-Jan-1923		Character actor
Roddy McDowall	Actor	17-Sep-1928	3-Oct-1998	Planet of the Apes
James Whitmore	Actor	1-Oct-1921	6-Feb-2009	Give 'em Hell, Harry!

CAST

Charlton Heston	...   George Taylor
co-starring
Roddy McDowall	...   Cornelius
Kim Hunter	...   Zira
Maurice Evans	...   Dr. Zaius
James Whitmore	...   President of the Assembly
James Daly	...   Honorious
introducing
Linda Harrison	...   Nova
with
Robert Gunner	...   Landon
Lou Wagner	...   Lucius
Woodrow Parfrey	...   Maximus
Jeff Burton	...   Dodge
Buck Kartalian	...   Julius
Norman Burton	...   Hunt Leader
Wright King	...   Dr. Galen
Paul Lambert	...   Minister

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