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An astronaut crashes on a planet where apes rule over under-evolved humans.
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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.
"Great classic of science fiction in Hollywood, launching a franchise which lasts until today. The screenplay is based on the book ‘La Planète des singes’, by French writer Pierre Boulle, about an astronaut (Charlton Heston, from ‘Ben-Hur’, in the movie version) who finds himself lost on another planet, where humans are under-evolved and monkeys dominate society. The intelligent script, with social criticism and a surprising ending, made its mark - as well as the make-up, which earned an honorary Oscar."