Back to the Planet of the Apes
"They're taking over."
Originally released in 1980. Back to the Planet of the Apes is a action/thriller film. directed by Arnold Laven.
Starring Ron Harper, James Naughton, and Roddy McDowall
Synopsis
Astronauts Pete Burke and Allan Virdon crash on Earth in the far future and are captured by the apes. The men befriend a chimp named Galen who helps them to escape. In the hopes of finding a way to get back to their own time, the astronauts search for a computer in an earthquake-threatened city, with which they will be able to access their flight records. [The first of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "Escape from Tomorrow" and "The Trap"]
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back to the Planet of the Apes about?
Astronauts Pete Burke and Allan Virdon crash on Earth in the far future and are captured by the apes. The men befriend a chimp named Galen who helps them to escape. In the hopes of finding a way to...
Who directed Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes was directed by Arnold Laven.
How long is Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Back to the Planet of the Apes released?
Back to the Planet of the Apes was released on November 17, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Back to the Planet of the Apes?
The main cast of Back to the Planet of the Apes includes Ron Harper, James Naughton, Roddy McDowall, Royal Dano, Woodrow Parfrey.