Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
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Release Date: 1972-06-29
Runtime: 88 mins
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
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Runtime
88 minutes
Release Date
1972-06-29
Budget
$1,700,000
Box Office Earnings
$9,700,000
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"**A few guys in rubber masks throwing some chairs around does not make a global conquest.** I understand the budgetary restraints but come on. Twenty guys running amok with a chair leg is way to weak. The poster exclaims _a spectacle like never before witnessed_ and what do we get? A small crowd of men in boiler suits wielding a cabbage at the authorities. _I swear one of the Apes even threw a comb at a policeman._ A shame the budget wasn't there as the cheapness really restricted the promise."
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"Last year, "Cornelius" and "Zira" were back in the 1970s. Now we scoot forward a few millennia and find that the Simian flu has robbed humankind of it's pets. Always in need of something to feed, comb and to take for walks, we have decided to domesticate chimps. The thing is, though, that this plan has started to spiral out of control. The animals have had just about enough of being the substitutes for our erstwhile four legged friends and are beginning to smell freedom. The governor "Brock" (Don Murray) is determined to beat down any rebellion, but hasn't factored in the appearance of "Caesar" (Roddy McDowall playing his own son!) who is the one who could make all the difference - he can talk, after all. Pursued, tortured and enslaved he must escape and rally his kind in their pursuit of freedom. This is quite a decent story because we have plenty of action and we have a baddie to focus on. For that, Murray is quite efficient at garnering our loathing as a typically megalomaniac politician. Ricardo Montalban carries through his role as circus owner "Armando" but frankly adds little to the theme that bubbles along nicely towards a denouement that shows that these former slaves are quite adept with a blow torch - who knew? It's all familiar now, and that allows us to just get on with this latest episode in a perfectly watchable season of movies."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the Conquest of the Planet of the Apes ?
The movie is approximately 88 minutes long.
What is the Conquest of the Planet of the Apes's release date?
1972-06-29 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
The movie belongs to the Action Science Fiction genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
The lead actors include Roddy McDowall , Don Murray , and Ricardo Montalban , among others.
Who directed Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
The movie was directed by J. Lee Thompson David 'Buck' Hall
What is the Conquest of the Planet of the Apes's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $1,700,000 .
How much did Conquest of the Planet of the Apes movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $9,700,000 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Conquest of the Planet of the Apes movie?
Major production companies include APJAC Productions 20th Century Fox .
