Where to Watch Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998) in the US

What it's about

This documentary was shown as part of the American Movie Classics (AMC) cable TV channel's celebration of the 30th anniversary of the release of Planet of the Apes (1968). We learn how the original French novel was transformed into the first film; the problems that the producers encountered during production of the entire series (often involving shrinking budgets); how the stories related to current events (e.g., the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement); and how the series became a pervasive part of American popular culture. The film includes interviews with virtually all of the people involved in the production of the film series, including all the main performers. Personal movies taken on the shooting sets and early ape makeup test footage (with Edward G. Robinson and James Brolin!) are also featured.

Cast and crew

Director

Kevin Burns, David Comtois

Writer

Brian Anthony, David Comtois, Kevin Burns

Starring

Roddy McDowall, Mort Abrahams, Charlton Heston

Details

Release date

Sep 6, 1998

Language

English

Country

United States

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