Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes
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Synopsis
The fugitives Burke, Virdon and Galen try to save the life of a human blacksmith and his son, whom gorilla leader Urko has threatened with death should his horse lose another race. The trio also attempt to expose a crooked gorilla by framing him in a plot to kill Urko. [The third of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "The Horse Race" and "The Tyrant"]
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Starrett, Ralph Senensky
- Screenplay & Story
- Booker Bradshaw, David P. Lewis, Pierre Boulle, Walter Black
- Original Title
- Treachery and Greed on 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
Jack Starrett, Ralph Senensky
Booker Bradshaw, David P. Lewis, Pierre Boulle, Walter Black
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Jack Starrett
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Booker Bradshaw
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David P. Lewis
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Ralph Senensky
Director
Walter Black
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What is Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes about?
The fugitives Burke, Virdon and Galen try to save the life of a human blacksmith and his son, whom gorilla leader Urko has threatened with death should his horse lose another race. The trio also attempt to expose a crooked gorilla by framing him in a plot to kill Urko. [The third of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "The Horse Race" and "The Tyrant"]
Who directed Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes?
Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes was directed by Jack Starrett, Ralph Senensky.
Who stars in Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes?
The principal cast of Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes includes Ron Harper, James Naughton, Mark Lenard, John Hoyt, Meegan King.
When was Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes released and how long is it?
Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes based on a book or true story?
Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Pierre Boulle".