Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)
The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!
The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
Director: J. Lee Thompson
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: June 15, 1973
Cast
- Roddy McDowall - Caesar
- Natalie Trundy - Lisa
- Austin Stoker - MacDonald
- Severn Darden - Kolp
- Claude Akins - Aldo
- Paul Williams - Virgil
- Richard Eastham - Mutant
- Lew Ayres - Mandemus
- Bobby Porter - Cornelius II
- Noah Keen - Teacher
Screenplay
- Joyce Hooper Corrington (Screenplay)
- John William Corrington (Screenplay)
- Pierre Boulle (Characters)
- Paul Dehn (Story)
Music: Leonard Rosenman
Cinematography: Richard H. Kline
Editing: John C. Horger, Alan Jaggs
Production: Apjac International, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dystopian Societal Collapse, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, ape
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Battle for the Planet of the Apes about?
- The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.
- Who directed Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
- Who stars in Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes stars Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker, Severn Darden, Claude Akins, Paul Williams.
- How long is Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes is a Action, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Battle for the Planet of the Apes gross?
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was Battle for the Planet of the Apes produced?
- Battle for the Planet of the Apes was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Battle for the Planet of the Apes?
- The themes of Battle for the Planet of the Apes include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Visions of Future and Technology.