The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes (1976)
This movie is a spoof of "Planet of the Apes" (1968) and follows the storyline of the original step by step - in spite of being a crazy parody of the original film. A group of men lands in a balloon on an area (it's not a planet, it's more like a hill) where talking apes rule and humans are slaves. The apes try to transform the guys in monkeys; a simian princess falls in love with one of them; and so on. This film is one of the several movies made for the popular Brazilian group "Os Trapalhões" - Didi (Renato Aragão), Dedé, Mussum and Zacarias (who at this point hadn't joined the troupe yet) -, many of them inspired by American blockbusters. It's a very fun entertainment, but the humor is very "local" to be understood in other countries. Oh, yeah, the ape "makeup" is terrible, but that's part of the fun. The movie doesn't take itself seriously.
Cast
- Renato Aragão - Conde
- Dedé Santana - Alex
- Mussum - Guarda Azevedo
- Carlos Kurt - Prof. Bicard Guerreiro
- Milton Carneiro - Seu Delegado
- Alan Fontaine - Rodrigo
- Rosina Malbouisson - Rainha Cacenique
- Olívia Pineschi - N'Komo
Screenplay
- J.B. Tanko
- Victor Lustosa (Story)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes about?
- This movie is a spoof of "Planet of the Apes" (1968) and follows the storyline of the original step by step - in spite of being a crazy parody of the original film. A group of men lands in a balloon on an area (it's not a planet, it's more like a hill) where talking apes rule and humans are slaves. The apes try to transform the guys in monkeys; a simian princess falls in love with one of them; and so on. This film is one of the several movies made for the popular Brazilian group "Os Trapalhões" - Didi (Renato Aragão), Dedé, Mussum and Zacarias (who at this point hadn't joined the troupe yet) -, many of them inspired by American blockbusters. It's a very fun entertainment, but the humor is very "local" to be understood in other countries. Oh, yeah, the ape "makeup" is terrible, but that's part of the fun. The movie doesn't take itself seriously.
- Who directed The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes?
- The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes was directed by J.B. Tanko.
- Who stars in The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes?
- The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes stars Renato Aragão, Dedé Santana, Mussum, Carlos Kurt, Milton Carneiro, Alan Fontaine.
- How long is The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes?
- The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes?
- The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes is a Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes produced?
- The Trapalhão in the Plateau of the Apes was produced in Brazil.