Planet of the Apes (1968)
Reflecting the racial politics of the 1960s. It is a melodrama by Charlton Heston. Described as an iconic, wildly entertaining adaptation of the 1963 novel by Pierre Boulle (who also wrote The Bridge Over the River Kwai, on which the similarly titled film was based). Three American astronauts land on a strange planet, where speaking apes have taken over society.
This original made huge leaps in the world of cinema makeup, winning an honorary Oscar for makeup artist John Chambers, and was also nominated for Best Costume Design and Jerry Goldsmith’s score. The movie is, simply, an American classic.
Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)
A pair of astronauts sent to look for their comrades from the first film crash-land, with one (played by James Franciscus) teaming up with Zira (Kim Hunter) to escape Ape City. The hero is surprised when he realizes he’s trekking through the New York City subway of centuries past…
Also Found it was directed by Twilight Zone helmer Ted Post, and includes continuing references to nuclear destruction including a character called Fat Man.
(1974-1980) there was a TV series
Then a set of comic books
Planet of the Apes (2001 film)
American Sci-fi based on the novel and remake of the 1968 film version. Directed by Tim Burton.
