USA,
1968, 112 min
(Alternative: 108 min)
Directed by:
Franklin J. SchaffnerCinematography:
Leon ShamroyComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore, Linda Harrison, Robert Gunner, Lou Wagner, Woodrow Parfrey, Jeff Burton (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Astronaut Taylor (Heston) crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist (McDowall). (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1969 - John Chambers (Honorary Award)
- 1969 - Jerry Goldsmith (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1969 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
The Saturn Awards
- 2009 - Best DVD Movie Collection