Planet of the Apes (2001) Thriller Sci-Fi Action Adventure

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jul 27, 2001 (US) | Genres Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure | Runtime 2h 00m
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Planet of the Apes Plot Synopsis:

It is the year 2029: Astronaut Leo Davidson boards a pod cruiser on a Space Station on a rescue and recovery mission. But an abrupt detour through a space time wormhole lands him on a strange planet where talking apes rule over the human race. With the help of a sympathetic chimpanzee activist named Ari and a small band of human rebels, Leo leads the effort to evade the advancing Gorilla Army led by General Thade and his most trusted warrior Attar. Now the race is on to reach a sacred temple within the planet's Forbidden Zone to discover the shocking secrets of mankind's past - and the key to its future.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: An Air Force astronaut crash lands on a mysterious planet where evolved, talking apes dominate a race of primitive humans.

Tagline: The battle begins November 20th

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Official Trailer

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Planet of the Apes Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2001 (more 2001 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 120 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Directors: Tim Burton
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Paul Giamatti … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 27, 2001
Box Office: $180,011,740
Awards: 11
Nominations: 32
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Planet of the Apes Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 27, 2001
Writers: Pierre Boulle, William Broyles Jr., Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal
Producers: Ross Fanger, Katterli Frauenfelder, Iain Smith, Ralph Winter, Richard D. Zanuck
Editors: Chris Lebenzon
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