Sci-FiAdventureDrama
Theatrical February 7, 1968
Planet of the Apes poster

Planet of the Apes (1968)

Planet of the Apes is a book-based movie adapted from "La planète des singes" by Pierre Boulle. This Sci-Fi/Adventure film is a loose adaptation, and its release date is February 7, 1968.

The Source Material

La planète des singes

by Pierre Boulle

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Overview

The original novel that inspired the films! First published more than fifty years ago, Pierre Boulle’s chilling novel launched one of the greatest science fiction sagas in motion picture history. In the not-too-distant future, three astronauts land on what app…

About The Movie

Description

Astronaut Taylor 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.

Details

Title
Planet of the Apes
Original Title
Planet of the Apes
Original Language
EN
Genres
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Drama, Action
US Theatrical
February 7, 1968 · Rated G