Release Date: 2/3/2004 Original Release: 1968 Format: DVD Length: 112 minutes Rating:G (MPAA) Rating Reason: (Reason unavailable) UPC: 024543107545 Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainm
Science-Fiction/Fantasy, Classic, Futuristic, Prison/Prisoners, Post-Apocalypse, Science-Fiction, Space Exploration, Switching Roles, Thriller, Time Travel, Recommended, Theatrical Release, Essential Cinema
Description
Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic, about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are slaves. The stunned trio discovers that these highly intellectual simians can both walk upright and talk. They have even established a class system and a political structure. The astronauts suddenly find themselves part of a devalued species, trapped and imprisoned by the apes. But one, Taylor, manages to break out and, aided by a pair of compassionate chimps, makes his escape to an uninhabited section of land. However, during the trek Taylor makes a startling, unsettling discovery about the planet--and realizes he's come full circle. PLANET OF THE APES is based on the novel by Pierre Boulle with a screenplay co-written by Rod Serling.
DVD Features
2-Disc Set Region 1 Special Edition Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Surround - French Dolby Surround - Spanish DTS - English Disc 1: Additional Release Material: Text Commentary: 1. Eric Greene - Author Audio Commentary: 1. Jerry Goldsmith - Composer 2. Roddy McDowall - Star, Natalie Trundy - Star, Kim Hunter - Star, Richard Zanuck - Producer, John Chambers - Make-Up Artist Disc 2: Additional Release Material: Documentary: "Behind the PLANET OF THE APES" (126:00) Featurette: 1. "Behind the PLANET OF THE APES" Promo (2:12) 2. "Make-Up Test With Edward G. Robinson" (9:00) 3. "Roddy McDowall Home Movies" (20:00) 4. "Dailies and Outtakes" W/O Audio (20:00) 5. "1967 N.A.T.O. Presentation" (10:24) 6. "A Look Behind PLANET OF THE APES" (13:38) 7. "Don Taylor Directs ESCAPE FROM PLANET OF THE APES" (7:30) 8. "J. Lee Thompson directs CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES" (1:04) Trailers: 1. Original Theatrical Trailers (10:00) 2. PLANET OF THE APES Teaser Trailer 3. PLANET OF THE APES Theatrical Trailer 4. BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES Theatrical Trailer 5. ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES Theatrical Trailer 6. CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Theatrical Trailer 7. BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES Theatrical Trailer Text/Photo Galleries: Ape Collections (10 Static Images With 40 Second Audio Bed) Ape Merchandise (7 Static Images With 28 Second Audio Bed) Film Reviews (34 Stills) MEGO Toy Commercial (1:20) Original Sketches by Costume Designer Morton Haack (9 Stills With 36 Second Audio Bed) Photo Gallery (17 Stills With 68 Second Audio Bed) Theatrical Posters (7 Static Images With 28 Second Audio Bed) DVD-ROM Features: Easter Egg on Disc 2
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