Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
“All new! The revolt of the apes. The most awesome spectacle in the annals of science fiction!”
Synopsis
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
Part of the Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Roddy McDowall
Caesar
Don Murray
Breck
Ricardo Montalban
Armando
Hari Rhodes
MacDonald
Severn Darden
Kolp
Lou Wagner
Busboy
Natalie Trundy
Lisa
John Randolph
Commission Chairman
Asa Maynor
Mrs. Riley
Joyce Haber
Zelda
H.M. Wynant
Hoskyns
David Chow
Aldo
Buck Kartalian
Frank - Gorilla
John Dennis
Policeman
Paul Comi
2nd Policeman
Gordon Jump
Auctioneer
Dick Spangler
Announcer
Hector Soucy
Ape With Chain
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 15, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.71x
+$8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Dehn
- Original Score
- Tom Scott
- Original Title
- Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $1.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.7M
- Production Studios
- APJAC Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Paul Dehn, Pierre Boulle
Tom Scott
Bruce Surtees
Marjorie Fowler, Alan Jaggs
Arthur P. Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Marjorie Fowler
Editor
Arthur P. Jacobs
Producer
Alan Jaggs
Editor
Bruce Surtees
Director of Photography
Paul Dehn
Screenplay
Tom Scott
Original Music Composer
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Paul Stader
Stunt Coordinator
Morton Haack
Costume Design
Philip M. Jefferies
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
Movie Tracker - Watched
Movies I have watched (managed by Movie Tracker).
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Movies That I have watched all
All of my ratings are the movies that I have seen.
Movies Watched
Filmes concluídos
Similar Titles to Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.2
7.0
8.2
7.1
6.4
7.9
7.6
6.4
6.6
7.4Anime
7.3
6.5
5.8
7.7
7.2
6.2
6.5
6.6
6.6
More Like Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes about?
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
Who directed Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
The principal cast of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes includes Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, Ricardo Montalban, Hari Rhodes, Severn Darden.
When was Conquest of the Planet of the Apes released and how long is it?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes had a reported production budget of $1.7M and grossed $9.7M at the worldwide box office (5.71 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Conquest of the Planet of the Apes was composed by Tom Scott.
Is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes based on a book or true story?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Pierre Boulle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).