Escape from the Planet of the Apes 1971
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SplatThe 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Cornelius
as Dr. Zira
as Dr. Lewis Dixon
as Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton
as Dr. Otto Hasslein
as The President
as Dr. Milo
as E-1
as E-2
as Committee Chairman
Director:
Writer:
Pierre Boulle, Paul Dehn
Stars:
Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy, Eric Braeden, William Windom, Sal Mineo, Albert Salmi, Jason Evers, John Randolph,
Genres:
Action,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1971 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
98 min
MMPA Rating:
G
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Cornelius
as Dr. Zira
as Dr. Lewis Dixon
as Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton
as Dr. Otto Hasslein
as The President
as Dr. Milo
as E-1
as E-2
as Committee Chairman
as General Winthrop
as Aide
as Lawyer (as Roy E. Glenn Sr.)
as Cardinal
as Army Officer
as Naval Officer
as Orderly
as Marine Captain
as Curator
as TV Newscaster
as Referee
as General Faulkner
as Armando
as Marine Corporal (uncredited)
as General (uncredited)
as Secretary of State (uncredited)
as Official at Briefing (uncredited)
as German Newscaster (uncredited)
as Undetermined (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Talking Baby Chimp (uncredited) (voice)
as Spectator (uncredited)
as Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
as Official at Briefing (uncredited)
as Official at Briefing (uncredited)
as Bodyguard (uncredited)
as Aide (uncredited)
as Nova (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Reporter at Hotel (uncredited)
as Bystander (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Undetermined (uncredited)
as Heloise (uncredited)
as Reporter at Hotel (uncredited)
as Gen. Brody (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Control Room Officer (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Official at Briefing (uncredited)
as Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
as British News Anchor (uncredited)
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