Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Name: Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1973-06-15
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker, Severn Darden, Claude Akins

1973·Movie·G·93 min·★ 5.7(1,073)

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“The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!”

The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.

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About Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Battle for the Planet of the Apes is a 1973 English-language action and science fiction film directed by J. Lee Thompson. The cast is led by Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Austin Stoker. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.7/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo.

Battle for the Planet of the Apes was produced by Apjac International and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on June 15, 1973, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.

Director: J. Lee Thompson
Writers: John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington, Paul Dehn
Release date: June 15, 1973
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $9 million
Production: Apjac International, 20th Century Fox

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Battle for the Planet of the Apes cast & crew

Battle for the Planet of the Apes was directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington, and Paul Dehn.

The cast features Roddy McDowall as Caesar, Natalie Trundy as Lisa, Austin Stoker as MacDonald, Severn Darden as Kolp, Claude Akins as Aldo, and Paul Williams as Virgil.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonard Rosenman, cinematography is by Richard H. Kline, and it was produced by Arthur P. Jacobs.

Is Battle for the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Battle for the Planet of the Apes holds an audience score of 5.7/10 from 1,073 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action and science fiction, Battle for the Planet of the Apes is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Battle for the Planet of the Apes

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