Escape from the Planet of the Apes
“Meet baby Milo who has Washington terrified.”
Synopsis
The 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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Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-10
Top Cast
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Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
Kim Hunter
Dr. Zira
Bradford Dillman
Dr. Lewis Dixon
Natalie Trundy
Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton
Eric Braeden
Dr. Otto Hasslein
William Windom
The President
Sal Mineo
Dr. Milo
Albert Salmi
E-1
Jason Evers
E-2
John Randolph
Committee Chairman
Harry Lauter
General Winthrop
M. Emmet Walsh
Aide
Roy Glenn
Lawyer (as Roy E. Glenn Sr.)
Peter Forster
Cardinal
Norman Burton
Army Officer
William Woodson
Naval Officer
Tom Lowell
Orderly
Gene Whittington
Marine Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 26, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.94x
+$9.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Dehn
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Escape from the Planet of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.3M
- Production Studios
- APJAC Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
Paul Dehn, Pierre Boulle
Jerry Goldsmith
Joseph F. Biroc
Marion Rothman
Arthur P. Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Don Taylor
Director
Paul Dehn
Screenplay
Marion Rothman
Editor
Arthur P. Jacobs
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape from the Planet of the Apes about?
The 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.
Who directed Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
The principal cast of Escape from the Planet of the Apes includes Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy, Eric Braeden.
When was Escape from the Planet of the Apes released and how long is it?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $12.3M at the worldwide box office (4.94 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape from the Planet of the Apes was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Escape from the Planet of the Apes based on a book or true story?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Pierre Boulle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape from the Planet of the Apes?
Escape from the Planet of the Apes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).