Beneath the Planet of the Apes
“The bizarre world of "Planet of the Apes" was only the beginning...”
Synopsis
The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission lands on the planet of the apes, and uncovers a horrible secret beneath the surface.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) Trailer #1
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-09
Top Cast
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James Franciscus
Brent
Kim Hunter
Zira
Maurice Evans
Dr. Zaius
Charlton Heston
Taylor
Linda Harrison
Nova
Paul Richards
Mendez
Victor Buono
Fat Man
James Gregory
Ursus
David Watson
Cornelius
Jeff Corey
Caspay
Natalie Trundy
Albina
Thomas Gomez
Minister
Don Pedro Colley
Negro
Tod Andrews
Skipper
Eldon Burke
Gorilla Sgt.
Gregory Sierra
Verger
Lou Wagner
Luicius
Army Archerd
Gorilla (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 15, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.33x
+$16M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Post
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Dehn, Mort Abrahams
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19M
- Production Studios
- APJAC Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Post
Paul Dehn, Mort Abrahams, Pierre Boulle
Leonard Rosenman
Milton Krasner
Marion Rothman
Arthur P. Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Dehn
Screenplay
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Ted Post
Director
Marion Rothman
Editor
Mort Abrahams
Screenplay
Arthur P. Jacobs
Producer
Paul Stader
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beneath the Planet of the Apes about?
The sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission lands on the planet of the apes, and uncovers a horrible secret beneath the surface.
Who directed Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
The principal cast of Beneath the Planet of the Apes includes James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Charlton Heston, Linda Harrison.
When was Beneath the Planet of the Apes released and how long is it?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $19M at the worldwide box office (6.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beneath the Planet of the Apes was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is Beneath the Planet of the Apes based on a book or true story?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Pierre Boulle", Novel: "Pierre Boulle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).