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Behind the Planet of the Apes
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Behind the Planet of the Apes

1998
Directed byDavid Comtois
2h 7m

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

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Roddy McDowallSelf - HostCharlton HestonSelf - 'Taylor'
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John ChambersSelf
Kim HunterSelf
Linda HarrisonSelf
William J. CreberSelf
Mort AbrahamsSelf
Ricardo MontalbanSelf
Natalie TrundySelf
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DocumentaryScience FictionTV Movie
STATUSReleased
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7.1

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