Planet of the Apes
“Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!”
Synopsis
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.
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Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
George Taylor
Roddy McDowall
Cornelius
Kim Hunter
Zira
Maurice Evans
Dr. Zaius
James Whitmore
President of the Assembly
James Daly
Dr. Honorious
Linda Harrison
Nova
Robert Gunner
Landon
Lou Wagner
Lucius
Woodrow Parfrey
Dr. Maximus
Jeff Burton
Dodge
Buck Kartalian
Julius
Norman Burton
Hunt Leader
Wright King
Dr. Galen
Paul Lambert
Minister
Martin Abrahams
Human in Cage (uncredited)
Army Archerd
Gorilla (uncredited)
James Bacon
Ape (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sombra - Festival de Cine Fantástico Europeo
Festival / Special Debut
February 7, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.62x
+$26.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- Rod Serling, Michael Wilson
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Planet of the Apes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $5.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.6M
- Production Studios
- APJAC Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
Rod Serling, Michael Wilson, Pierre Boulle
Jerry Goldsmith
Leon Shamroy
Hugh S. Fowler
Arthur P. Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Arthur P. Jacobs
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Rod Serling
Screenplay
Michael Wilson
Screenplay
Morton Haack
Costume Design
Joe Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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 Planet of the Apes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Planet of the Apes about?
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.
Who directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in Planet of the Apes?
The principal cast of Planet of the Apes includes Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore.
When was Planet of the Apes released and how long is it?
Planet of the Apes was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes had a reported production budget of $5.8M and grossed $32.6M at the worldwide box office (5.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Planet of the Apes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Planet of the Apes was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is Planet of the Apes based on a book or true story?
Planet of the Apes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Boulle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Planet of the Apes?
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: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).