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Behind the Planet of the Apes

G
Movie
1998
2h 7m
English
Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie
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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Directed By: Kevin Burns, David Comtois

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jarvis-8243417 says...
3 weeks ago
_Behind the Planet of the Apes_ is a fascinating retrospective of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Hosted by Roddy McDowall, this documentary follows the production of the five original Planet of the Apes films and the two spin-off television shows. Loaded with tons of interviews from the casts and crews, including Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, Linda Harrison, Richard Zanuck, and John Chambers, a comprehensive insider’s perspective is presented. And, the impact and significance of the films are discussed with film historians. Informative and captivating, _Behind the Planet of the Apes_ provides an in-depth look at one of the most influential series of the science fiction genre.
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FinFan says...
4 months ago
If you're a fan of the original movies you should definitely watch this. It's a very comprehensive documentary with some behind the scenes footage and interviews with cast and crew that has a lot of interesting info to offer.
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