Battle for the Planet of the Apes
“The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!”
Synopsis
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-30
Top Cast
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Roddy McDowall
Caesar
Natalie Trundy
Lisa
Austin Stoker
MacDonald
Severn Darden
Kolp
Claude Akins
Aldo
Paul Williams
Virgil
Richard Eastham
Mutant
Lew Ayres
Mandemus
Bobby Porter
Cornelius II
Noah Keen
Teacher
France Nuyen
Alma
Paul Stevens
Mendez
Heather Lowe
Doctor
Michael Stearns
Jake
Cal Wilson
Soldier
Colleen Camp
Julie
John Huston
The Lawgiver
John Landis
Jake's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 15, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.2x
+$7.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $1.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.8M
- Production Studios
- Apjac International, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington, Pierre Boulle, Paul Dehn
Leonard Rosenman
Richard H. Kline
John C. Horger, Alan Jaggs
Arthur P. Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur P. Jacobs
Producer
Joyce Hooper Corrington
Screenplay
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
John C. Horger
Editor
John William Corrington
Screenplay
Alan Jaggs
Editor
Morton Haack
Costume Design
Paul Stader
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battle for the Planet of the Apes about?
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
Who directed Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
The principal cast of Battle for the Planet of the Apes includes Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker, Severn Darden, Claude Akins.
When was Battle for the Planet of the Apes released and how long is it?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes had a reported production budget of $1.7M and grossed $8.8M at the worldwide box office (5.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle for the Planet of the Apes was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is Battle for the Planet of the Apes based on a book or true story?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Pierre Boulle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
Battle for the Planet of the Apes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).