Planet of the Apes: A Milestone of Science Fiction

Antoine Coursat
2024-05-03


7.833
53 min

Since its release in 1968, Planet of the Apes, the masterful film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring Charlton Heston, and its subsequent sequels have asked its viewers challenging questions about contemporary society under the guise of a bold science fiction saga: a fascinating look at a hugely successful pop culture phenomenon.

Cast

Name Character Team
Alexandra Alévêque Self - Narrator (voice) Unowned
Roddy McDowall Self (archive footage) Unowned
Kim Hunter Self (archive footage) Unowned
Charlton Heston Self (archive footage) Unowned