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Planet of the Apes (1968)

Planet of the Apes is a film from 1968, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

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Planet of the Apes (1968)
Year
1968
Released
February 8, 1968
Genres
Science fiction
Countries
United States
Original language
English
Director
Franklin J. Schaffner
Writer
Michael Wilson
Music
Jerry Goldsmith
Awards
1

Plot

Planet of the Apes is a 1968 American science-fiction film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner from a screenplay by Michael Wilson and Rod Serling, loosely based on the 1963 novel by Pierre Boulle. The film stars Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore, James Daly, and Linda Harrison.

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Frequently asked questions

Who directed Planet of the Apes?

Planet of the Apes was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

When was Planet of the Apes released?

Planet of the Apes was first released on February 8, 1968.

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