Behind the Planet of the Apes vs Earth II
Behind the Planet of the Apes has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 5/10 for Earth II). Earth II is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 7m. Earth II is the older of the two (1971 against 1998). Both are science fiction, tv movie movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Behind the Planet of the Apes
Earth II| Behind the Planet of the Apes | Earth II | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 5.0/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 1971 |
| Length | 2h 7m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie | Science Fiction, TV Movie |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | David Comtois, Kevin Burns | Tom Gries |
| Main cast | Kim Hunter, Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Richard D. Zanuck, John Chambers | Diana Webster, Scott Hylands, John Carter, Gary Lockwood, Hari Rhodes |
Synopsis
Behind the Planet of the Apes
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.
Earth II
In the near future, a space station dubbed Earth II is built for the purpose of scientific research and world peace. However, that peace is shattered when the Chinese send up a nuclear bomb that is orbiting just a few miles away from the station. Can the crew disarm the bomb before it detonates, not only destroying the station but setting off World War III?
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