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Behind the Planet of the Apes

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Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)

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Reviews Counted:5

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Rotten:2

Average Rating:5.9/10

Runtime: 5 hrs 19 mins

Genre: Television

Synopsis: A fascinating look into the phenomenon that is THE PLANET OF THE APES, Roddy McDowall takes you behind the scenes of each film in this highly influential series. From conception, through makeup... A fascinating look into the phenomenon that is THE PLANET OF THE APES, Roddy McDowall takes you behind the scenes of each film in this highly influential series. From conception, through makeup tests, and onto the set, you will witness the action first hand. Including rare interviews with stars Charlton Heston and Kim Hunter, as well as deleted scenes and outtakes, this documentary is chock full of everything for the devoted APES-maniac as well as the casually interested. Originally aired on cable television. [More]

Starring: Charlton Heston, James Daly, Kim Hunter, Linda Harrison

Starring: Charlton Heston, James Daly, Kim Hunter, Linda Harrison, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore

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Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
06/25/01
Erik Childress
Erik Childress
Apollo Guide

Absolutely essential for fans of the series, with McDowall an engaging guide.

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05/27/04
Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)

No review available.

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02/08/05
Edward Douglas
Edward Douglas
ComingSoon.net

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10/16/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

crap sequel

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02/28/08
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
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