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Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

G  |   |  Action, Sci-Fi  |  21 May 1971 (USA)
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The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a U.S. spacecraft. They become the toast of society; but one man believes them to be a threat to the human race.

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Storyline

Following the events in "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", Cornelius and Zira flee back through time to 20th Century Los Angeles, where they face fear and persecution similar to what Taylor and Brent suffered in the future, and discover the origins of the stream of events that will shape their world. Written by Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>

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A New Generation Of Incredible Apes In The Most Exciting Suspense Film Of Them All See more »

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21 May 1971 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Secret of the Planet of the Apes  »

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$2,500,000 (estimated)
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Trivia

The film takes place in 1973. See more »

Goofs

When Dr. Hasslein opens the trunk of his car to retrieve the binoculars, he is seen removing the keys to the trunk from his pocket (this in itself is an error as he just parked, we're to believe he put the keys in his pocket while still seated in the car). In a subsequent shot where he opens the trunk again (to retrieve his revolver), he retrieves no keys from his pocket and the trunk key is already in the trunk lock and clearly visible, having been there when he parked. See more »

Quotes

Reporter at Hotel: Dr. Cornelius, tell me: ho do you find our women?
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one of the best films of the series
24 April 2003 | by See all my reviews

ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES is a tale set in the madness of a paranoid 1970's in which zira and cornelius must fight for their lives and the life of their unborn baby. Using taylors ship zira and cornelius time warp to 1970's earth and are embraced by mankind. They soon become the target of a government think tank who fears their unborn child. In a era that listened to HAL LINDSEY scream the anti christ is coming this film taps into that paranoid vein with the "john birchish" character of Hessline who fears ziras baby. The film deals with the two apes dealing with 20th century earth and attempting to survive the scrutiny of the government. One of the best and most original films in the series the story told in this film makes it stand out. A fine film.


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