Movies Like Planet of the Apes (1968)
Planet of the Apes (1968) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
G | 1h 52m | Sci-Fi, Mystery, Adventure
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- Our Score: ☆ 8/10 Planet of the Apes Review
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.11/10
IMDB: ☆ 8.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.9/10
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Planet of the Apes Movie Information:
- Directors:
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Stars:
- Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore … (full cast)
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