Behind the Planet of the Apes

Synopsis

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

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Key crew

• David ComtoisDirector
• Kevin BurnsDirector
• Brian AnthonyWriter
• David ComtoisWriter
• Kevin BurnsWriter

Cast

• Roddy McDowallSelf - Host
• Charlton HestonSelf - 'Taylor'
• Richard D. ZanuckSelf
• John ChambersSelf
• Kim HunterSelf
• Linda HarrisonSelf
• William J. CreberSelf
• Mort AbrahamsSelf
• Ricardo MontalbanSelf
• Natalie TrundySelf
• J. Lee ThompsonSelf
• Frank Capra, Jr.Self

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