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Escape from the Planet of the Apes
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Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Thu, May 20, 1971
  • Action
  • Science Fiction
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, May 20, 1971
  • PhysicalTue, Dec 26, 2000DVD
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Jul 8, 1971London Premiere
FR
  • In CinemasTue, Aug 17, 1971
  • Streaming / DigitalTue, Feb 23, 2021Disney+
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Aug 12, 1971
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Jul 31, 1971
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    as Cornelius
  • Kim Hunter
    Kim Hunter
    as Dr. Zira
  • Bradford Dillman
    Bradford Dillman
    as Dr. Lewis Dixon
  • Natalie Trundy
    Natalie Trundy
    as Dr. Stephanie 'Stevie' Branton
  • Eric Braeden
    Eric Braeden
    as Dr. Otto Hasslein
  • William Windom
    William Windom
    as The President
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