Farewell to the Planet of the Apes
“Startling conclusion!”
Synopsis
When the astronauts Burke and Virdon, with their chimp companion Galen, are captured in a fishing village that employs human slave labor, they must prove their worth as fishermen or be sacrificed to the 'gods of the sea,' or what the men call sharks. Escaping from the forced labor camp, the trio become involved in a plot to develop a glider to drop a fragmentation bomb on the gorilla council. [The fifth of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "Tomorrow's Tide" and "Up Above the World So High"]
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Planet of the Apes: Roddy McDowall - 1981 "Old Galen" bumpers for the TV telefilms
Type: Clip • Published 2024-02-27
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Ron Harper
Alan Virdon
James Naughton
Pete Burke
Roddy McDowall
Galen
Roscoe Lee Browne
Hurton
Mark Lenard
Urko
Booth Colman
Zaius
Martin E. Brooks
Konag
Frank Aletter
Leuric
Kathleen Bracken
Soma
John McLiam
Gahto
Jay Robinson
Bandor
Jim Storm
Romar
Joanna Barnes
Carsia
William Beckley
Coucil Orang
Eldon Burke
Second Trooper
Larry Ellis
Drayman #2
Frank Orsatti
Human
Ron Stein
Gorilla Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Meredyth Lucas, Don McDougall
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Lenski, Arthur Browne Jr., Ken Spears, Joe Ruby, Howard Dimsdale, Pierre Boulle
- Original Score
- Earle Hagen
- Original Title
- Farewell to the Planet of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Meredyth Lucas, Don McDougall
Robert W. Lenski, Arthur Browne Jr., Ken Spears, Joe Ruby, Howard Dimsdale, Pierre Boulle
Earle Hagen
Gerald Perry Finnerman
J. Frank O'Neill
Stanley Hough, Herbert Hirschman
Department Leadership Roster
John Meredyth Lucas
Director
Stanley Hough
Producer
Don McDougall
Director
Robert W. Lenski
Writer
Arthur Browne Jr.
Writer
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
J. Frank O'Neill
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Farewell to the Planet of the Apes
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What is Farewell to the Planet of the Apes about?
When the astronauts Burke and Virdon, with their chimp companion Galen, are captured in a fishing village that employs human slave labor, they must prove their worth as fishermen or be sacrificed to the 'gods of the sea,' or what the men call sharks. Escaping from the forced labor camp, the trio become involved in a plot to develop a glider to drop a fragmentation bomb on the gorilla council. [The fifth of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "Tomorrow's Tide" and "Up Above the World So High"]
Who directed Farewell to the Planet of the Apes?
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes was directed by John Meredyth Lucas, Don McDougall.
Who stars in Farewell to the Planet of the Apes?
The principal cast of Farewell to the Planet of the Apes includes Ron Harper, James Naughton, Roddy McDowall, Roscoe Lee Browne, Mark Lenard.
When was Farewell to the Planet of the Apes released and how long is it?
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Farewell to the Planet of the Apes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewell to the Planet of the Apes was composed by Earle Hagen.
Is Farewell to the Planet of the Apes based on a book or true story?
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Pierre Boulle".