Film · 1973 · Planet of the Apes (5 of 10)

Battle for the Planet of the Apes

Name: Battle for the Planet of the Apes
Genre: Science fiction, Action
Released: 1973-06-15
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Claude Akins, Lew Ayres, John Huston

Directed by J. Lee Thompson · starring Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy and Claude Akins

1 h 26 min
PG
Science fiction · Action
USA
Released in the UK 16 December 1973

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Synopsis

Set in 2670 A.D., an idyllic society of man and ape is threatened by both a militant gorilla and a tribe of still-intelligent mutant humans. Finally, simmering tensions dividing the primates erupt in an apocalyptic climax. When the smoke clears, the carnage is everywhere, but there is hope for a new beginning for man and ape.

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Runtime: 86 min1 hour and 26 minutes
Budget: $1.8m20th Century Studios
Rating: PGParental guidance

How long is Battle for the Planet of the Apes?: 1 hour and 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Battle for the Planet of the Apes released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 16 December 1973.
Who directed Battle for the Planet of the Apes?: J. Lee Thompson.
Who is in Battle for the Planet of the Apes?: It stars Roddy McDowall, Natalie Trundy, Claude Akins and Lew Ayres.
Where can I watch Battle for the Planet of the Apes?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Is it part of a series?: Yes: it is film 5 of 10 in Planet of the Apes.