Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)

  • G
  • 09/05/1998 (US)
  • Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie
  • 2h 7m

Journey back to the Planet of the Apes

Overview

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.

David Comtois

Director, Writer

Kevin Burns

Director

Brian Anthony

Writer

Cast

Roddy McDowall's headshot

Roddy McDowall

Self - Hosted by (also archive footage)
Charlton Heston's headshot

Charlton Heston

Self - 'Taylor' (also archive footage)
Richard D. Zanuck's headshot

Richard D. Zanuck

Self
John Chambers's headshot

John Chambers

Self
Kim Hunter's headshot

Kim Hunter

Self
Linda Harrison's headshot

Linda Harrison

Self
William J. Creber's headshot

William J. Creber

Self
Mort Abrahams's headshot

Mort Abrahams

Self

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