Conquest of the Planet of the Apes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Conquest of the Planet of the Apes |
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| Directed by | J. Lee Thompson |
| Produced by | Arthur P. Jacobs |
| Written by | Paul Dehn |
| Starring | Roddy McDowall Don Murray Ricardo Montalbán Natalie Trundy Hari Rhodes |
| Music by | Tom Scott |
| Cinematography | Bruce Surtees |
| Editing by | Marjorie Fowler Alan L. Jaggs |
| Studio | APJAC Productions |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | June 14, 1972 (Los Angeles) |
| Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.7 million |
| Money made | $9.7 million |
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is a 1972 American science fiction film. It was directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by Paul Dehn. This movie is the fourth of five films in the first Planet of the Apes series. These films were produced by Arthur P. Jacobs. The movie stars Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, and Ricardo Montalbán. It shows how apes started a rebellion because humans treated them badly. This story follows the events of Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971). The next movie in the series was Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973).
About the Movie
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is an important part of the original Planet of the Apes film series. It explores a future where apes are no longer just animals. Instead, they are treated as servants by humans. The movie focuses on the idea of freedom and fighting against unfair treatment.
The Story of Caesar
The main character in this film is Caesar. He is an ape who was brought to the future from the past. Caesar is very smart and can speak. He leads the apes in their fight for freedom. The movie shows how Caesar inspires other apes to stand up for themselves.
A Similar New Story
Later, in the 2010s, a new series of Planet of the Apes movies began. The first film in this new series is called Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011). It has a story that is very similar to Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Both movies show how apes become intelligent and start to rebel against humans. However, Rise of the Planet of the Apes is not an official remake of Conquest. It is a new version of the story.
Main Characters
Many talented actors helped bring the story of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes to life. Here are some of the main characters and the actors who played them:
- Roddy McDowall played Caesar, the intelligent ape leader.
- Don Murray played Governor Breck.
- Ricardo Montalbán played Armando, Caesar's human guardian.
- Natalie Trundy played Lisa, an ape who supports Caesar.
- Hari Rhodes played MacDonald.
- Severn Darden played Kolp.
- Lou Wagner played a busboy.
- John Randolph played the commission chairman.
- Asa Maynor played Mrs. Riley.
- H. M. Wynant played Hoskyns.
- David Chow played Aldo.
- Buck Kartalian played Frank, a gorilla.
- John Dennis played a policeman.
- Paul Comi played a second policeman.
- Gordon Jump played an auctioneer.
- Dick Spangler played an announcer.
See also
In Spanish: Conquest of the Planet of the Apes para niños
