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

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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 ser... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Behind the Planet of the Apes:

Roddy McDowall
Charlton Heston
Richard D. Zanuck
John Chambers
Kim Hunter
Linda Harrison

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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.

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User Review - 10/10 by David Sbetter than some of the movies it covers. full of super interesting info. that roddy mcdowall is a class act.
User Review - 10/10 by Rick Beye opening and full of incredible information. i wish that all documentaries were this thorough
User Review - 10/10 by Adam SFantastic documentary covering all five original films as well as television spinoffs, cartoon and influences in pop culture. Lots of amazing history and background into the making of the films with interviews with the actors, producers and directors of the films. Fans of the original "Apes" film series will want or maybe even NEED this in their collection.
User Review - 10/10 by Keith MSuperb behind the scenes documentary, featuring plenty of thorough looks into the entire Apes phenomenon, minus Tim Burton's awful remake. This is a real treat for Apes fans.
User Review - 10/10 by Muffin MI have this in a pack with: * Planet Of The Apes (1967) * Beneath The Planet Of The Apes * Escape From The Planet Of The Apes * Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes * Battle For The Planet Of The Apes and * Behind The Planet Of The Apes
User Review - 8/10 by Jesse Pgives an interesting look into the series, the performers and most of all the incredible make up effects, worth a watch for fans of the series
User Review - 8/10 by Chrissy Plove me some behind-the-movie(s)-type documentaries.
User Review - 8/10 by Rihan PExcellent documentary of history of the Planet of the Apes. It covers how the first movie came to be, the budget problems and the revolutionary makeup and the artists behind it. It goes though all 5 movies one at a time explaining the budget they had to work with, the plot being written, how they done at the box office and how the movies exploded and all kinds of merchandise was being sold to cash in on the success. Great in depth documentary they left nothing out, great addition to my Apes collection.
User Review - 8/10 by Russell GA comprehensive, interesting and reveling documentary that covers all five movies and why the sequels ended up so shit in comparison to the original film. If you're curious about the Ape movies you could actually just the first film (recommended) and this...
User Review - 8/10 by Ken SIf you like the series you'll like the doc

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