Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)
Movie 2h 7m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: blow my mind, teach me something
DocumentaryScience FictionTV Movie
Behind the Planet of the Apes is a documentary, science fiction and tv movie movie from 1998. It is directed by David Comtois. The cast includes Kim Hunter, Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall. The running time is 2h 7m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- David ComtoisDirector
- Kevin BurnsDirector
- Kim Hunteras Self
- Charlton Hestonas Self - 'Taylor'
- Roddy McDowallas Self - Host
- Richard D. Zanuckas Self
- John Chambersas Self
- Linda Harrisonas Self
- William J. Creberas Self
- Mort Abrahamsas Self
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Questions about Behind the Planet of the Apes
- What genre is Behind the Planet of the Apes?
- Behind the Planet of the Apes is categorised as Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie.
- Who stars in Behind the Planet of the Apes?
- Kim Hunter, Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Richard D. Zanuck, John Chambers appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Behind the Planet of the Apes?
- David Comtois directed Behind the Planet of the Apes.
- How long is Behind the Planet of the Apes?
- Behind the Planet of the Apes runs for 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- Is Behind the Planet of the Apes worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Behind the Planet of the Apes?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
