Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)

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This documentary takes a look back at the making of Planet of the Apes. Not just a campy sci-fi thriller, the film was also an expression of sublimated fears of a world wracked by the Cold War. Special attention is paid to the makeup that made viewers forget they were watching people in ape… More This documentary takes a look back at the making of Planet of the Apes. Not just a campy sci-fi thriller, the film was also an expression of sublimated fears of a world wracked by the Cold War. Special attention is paid to the makeup that made viewers forget they were watching people in ape costumes. Scattered throughout are interviews with cast members like Charlton Heston and scenes that never made it up from the cutting room floor. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 5 hr. 19 min.
Directed By: David Comtois, Kevin Burns (III)
Genres: Documentary, Television, Musical & Performing Arts

In Theaters: Sep 6, 1998 Wide
On DVD: Sep 12, 2000

Critic Reviews

Stefan Birgir Stefansson, sbs.is
crap sequel
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
Absolutely essential for fans of the series, with McDowall an engaging guide.

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