Battle for the Planet of the Apes
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Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)

12
12/07/1973 (GB)
Action, Science Fiction
1h 33m

The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!

Overview

The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of intelligent apes led by Caesar lives in harmony with a group of humans. Gorilla General Aldo tries to cause an ape civil war and a community of human mutants who live beneath a destroyed city try to conquer those whom they perceive as enemies. All leading to the finale.

  • J. Lee ThompsonDirector
  • John William CorringtonScreenplay
  • Joyce Hooper CorringtonScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $1,700,000

  • Revenue

    $8,844,595

Keywords

  • dystopia
  • post-apocalyptic future
  • ape

Top Billed Cast

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Caesar

Natalie Trundy

Natalie Trundy

Lisa

Austin Stoker

Austin Stoker

MacDonald

Severn Darden

Severn Darden

Kolp

Claude Akins

Claude Akins

Aldo

Paul Williams

Paul Williams

Virgil

Richard Eastham

Richard Eastham

Mutant

Lew Ayres

Lew Ayres

Mandemus

Bobby Porter

Cornelius II

Noah Keen

Noah Keen

Teacher

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