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Behind the Planet of the Apes

  • TV Movie
  • 19981998
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.7K
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Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)
Home Video Trailer from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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  • Documentary
The story behind the making of the 5 "Planet of the Apes" movies.The story behind the making of the 5 "Planet of the Apes" movies.The story behind the making of the 5 "Planet of the Apes" movies.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Kevin Burns
    • David Comtois
  • Writers
    • Brian Anthony
    • David Comtois
    • Kevin Burns
  • Stars
    • Roddy McDowall
    • Mort Abrahams
    • Charlton Heston
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Kevin Burns
    • David Comtois
  • Writers
    • Brian Anthony
    • David Comtois
    • Kevin Burns
  • Stars
    • Roddy McDowall
    • Mort Abrahams
    • Charlton Heston
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host
    Mort Abrahams
    • Selfas Self
    Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    • Selfas Self
    Richard D. Zanuck
    Richard D. Zanuck
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Richard Zanuck)
    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • Dr. Zaiusas Dr. Zaius
    • (archive footage)
    James Brolin
    James Brolin
    • Dr. Corneliusas Dr. Cornelius
    • (archive footage)
    John Chambers
    John Chambers
    • Selfas Self
    William J. Creber
    William J. Creber
    • Selfas Self
    • (as William Creber)
    Kim Hunter
    Kim Hunter
    • Selfas Self
    Maurice Evans
    Maurice Evans
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Eric Greene
    • Self - film historianas Self - film historian
    Linda Harrison
    Linda Harrison
    • Selfas Self
    Franklin J. Schaffner
    Franklin J. Schaffner
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Ted Post
    Ted Post
    • Selfas Self
    Frank Capra Jr.
    • Selfas Self
    Don Taylor
    Don Taylor
    • Selfas Self
    Ricardo Montalban
    Ricardo Montalban
    • Selfas Self
    Natalie Trundy
    Natalie Trundy
    • Self - wife of Arthur P. Jacobsas Self - wife of Arthur P. Jacobs
    • Directors
      • Kevin Burns
      • David Comtois
    • Writers
      • Brian Anthony
      • David Comtois
      • Kevin Burns
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    • Trivia
      Host Roddy McDowall died on October 3, 1998, less than a month after the broadcast of this special.
    • Alternate versions
      Originally issued as a bonus with DVD box sets of the Planet of the Apes movies, in 2001 it was reissued on its own with additional footage and interviews.
    • Connections
      Features Africa Screams (1949)

    User reviews13

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    8/10
    A Gift to Apes' Fans
    I will always love these franchise retrospectives, especially when they're this meticulous and affectionate. This was a perfect way to cap off my watch-through of the original series, serving as a reminder of all of there is to love in the Apes universe.
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    • Aug 10, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Detrás del planeta de los simios
    • Filming locations
      • Malibu Creek State Park - 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Van Ness Films
      • Foxstar Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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