Planet Of The Apes Collection

Loosely adapted from the novel by French author Pierre Boulle, Planet of the Apes was released at the height of racial and political unrest in America, adding resonance to its story of a NASA astronaut (Charlton Heston) stranded on a planet where superior apes dominate inferior human slaves. The film's final image - in which a horrified Heston realizes the fate of humankind -remains one of the most indelible in all of science fiction cinema. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) continues the original's distant future scenario, pitting militant apes against mutant humans dwelling in the subterranean ruins of New York City. Its phenomenal success spawned Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), in which simian scientists Cornelius and Zira (Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter, reprising their roles from Planet of the Apes) travel backward in time, setting the stage for the ape supremacy of the first two films. McDowall returned in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) as Caesar, the son of Cornelius, leading an ape revolution that bridges the historical gap of the previous films. Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) ended the five-film cycle with McDowall again playing the chimpanzee leader Caesar, defeating gorillas and human mutants to establish the hierarchy introduced in the original film   
 
PLANET OF THE APES   
A LENDARY MASTERPIECE   
With enhanced sound and picture quality, PLANET OF THE APES comes to video for a whole new generation. Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall star in this legendary science fiction masterpiece. Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.     
-Winner of an Honorary Academy Award for outstanding make-up achievement   

-Nominated for 2 Postcards (1968 Best costume design & Best original score) 
   
BENEATH OF THE PLANET OF THE    
MANKIND IS DRIVEN UNDERGROUND! In the acclaimed sequel to Planet of the apes, another astronaut crashes through the time barrier searching for the missing Taylor. The daring rescue mission leads to a subterranean city where mutant humans, who practise mind control, worship a weapon capable of destroying the entire planet. Both an action-oriented science fiction adventure and a wry commentary on today's world, it's imaginative entertainment for fantasy buffs of all ages.   
   
ESCPAE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES   
A VISIT FROM FUTURE MAN! Roddy McDowll and Kim Hunter reprise their roles from the original Planet of the apes in this third chapter of the Apes saga. Two intelligent simian from the future, Cornelius and Zira travel to present day earth. They become instant sensations, wined and dined and treated like celebrities-until a high-level plot forces them to run for their lives!    
Starring: Ricard Montalban and Sal Mineo   
   
CONQUEST OF THE PLANET OF THE APES   
THE REVOLUTION Colourful, futuristic sets, a relentless pace and an action-paced climax highlight the fourth episode of the legendary Apes saga, starring Roddy McDowall and Ricardo Montalban. The time is the near future. Apes have supplanted dogs and cats a household pets, and replaced servants as personal assistants until their continual mistreatment provokes one ape from the future, Caesar, to lead a spectacular revolt. It's thrilling science fiction that offers both a serious message and stirring entertainment.  
   
BATTLE FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES   
THE FINAL CONFRONTATION Roddy McDowall and Claude Akins star in the 5th and last chapter of the legendary Apes saga, Set in 2670 A.D. an idyllic society of man and ape is threatened by both a militant gorilla and a tribe of still-intelligent mutant humans. Finally, simmering tensions dividing the primates erupt in an apocalyptic climax. When the smoke clears, the carnage is everywhere, but there is hope for anew beginning fro man and ape.     
Starring: John Huston, Paul Williams and Lew Ayres   
   
BEHIND THE PLANET OF THE APES! (approx 126 minute)   
Prepare for the ultimate adventure with this behind-the-scenes chronicle of the amazing Planet of the apes phenomenon. Roddy McDowall takes you from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right into the movie set to see the actual filming of this science fiction masterpiece. Hear exclusive interviews with Stars Charlton Heston and Kim Hunter, see rare archival photos and view never-before-seen footage.   
The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 2 hour documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.