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Behind the Planet of the Apes

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, September 5 1998
25 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Roddy McDowallRoddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall was
69 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self - Hosted by (also archive footage)'.
Mon, Sep 17 1928 –
Sat, Oct 03 1998
Portrait of Charlton HestonCharlton Heston
Charlton Heston was
74 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self - 'Taylor' (also archive footage)'.
Thu, Oct 04 1923 –
Sat, Apr 05 2008
Portrait of Richard D. ZanuckRichard D. Zanuck
Richard D. Zanuck was
63 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 13 1934 –
Fri, Jul 13 2012
Portrait of John ChambersJohn Chambers
John Chambers was
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as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Kim HunterKim Hunter
Kim Hunter was
75 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 12 1922 –
Wed, Sep 11 2002
Portrait of Linda HarrisonLinda Harrison
Linda Harrison was
53 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 26 1945
Portrait of William J. CreberWilliam J. Creber
William J. Creber was
67 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 26 1931
Portrait of Mort AbrahamsMort Abrahams
Mort Abrahams was
82 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 26 1916 –
Thu, May 28 2009
Portrait of Ricardo MontalbanRicardo Montalban
Ricardo Montalban was
77 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 25 1920 –
Wed, Jan 14 2009
Portrait of Natalie TrundyNatalie Trundy
Natalie Trundy was
58 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 05 1940 –
Thu, Dec 05 2019
Portrait of J. Lee ThompsonJ. Lee Thompson
J. Lee Thompson was
84 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 01 1914 –
Fri, Aug 30 2002
Portrait of Frank Capra, Jr.Frank Capra, Jr.
Frank Capra, Jr. was
64 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 20 1934 –
Wed, Dec 19 2007
Portrait of James NaughtonJames Naughton
James Naughton was
52 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 06 1945

Crew

Portrait of David ComtoisDavid Comtois
Director, Writer
David Comtois was
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Portrait of Kevin BurnsKevin Burns
Director
Kevin Burns was
43 in Behind the Planet of the Apes
Sat, Jun 18 1955 –
Sun, Sep 27 2020
Portrait of Brian AnthonyBrian Anthony
Writer
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