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.
| Year | 1968 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action |
| Director | Franklin J. Schaffner |
| Runtime | 112 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.7/10 (3897 votes) |
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The film knows its strengths and plays to them honestly. Visual style and pacing are in sync; you never feel you're watching different films stitched together.
Worth watching for the solidly executed sequences and overall energy. The plot doesn't reach for revelation — but it doesn't get in the way.
For those who want to switch off and get an adrenaline dose without complications.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
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