Behind the Planet of the Apes (1998)

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Roddy McDowall	...	Himself - Host
	Mort Abrahams	...	Himself
	Charlton Heston	...	Himself
	Richard D. Zanuck	...	Himself (as Richard Zanuck)
	Edward G. Robinson	...	Dr. Zaius (archive footage)
	James Brolin	...	Dr. Cornelius (archive footage)
	John Chambers	...	Himself
	William J. Creber	...	Himself (as William Creber)
	Kim Hunter	...	Herself
	Maurice Evans	...	Himself (archive footage)
	Eric Greene	...	Himself, film historian
	Linda Harrison	...	Herself
	Franklin J. Schaffner	...	Himself (archive footage)
	Ted Post	...	Himself
	Frank Capra Jr.	...	Himself

Storyline

This documentary was shown as part of the American Movie Classics (AMC) cable TV channel's celebration of the 30th anniversary of the release of Planet of the Apes. We learn how the original French novel was transformed into the first film; the problems that the producers encountered during production of the entire series (often involving shrinking budgets); how the stories related to current events (e.g., the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement); and how the series became a pervasive part of American popular culture. The film includes interviews with virtually all of the people involved in the production of the film series, including all the main performers. Personal movies taken on the shooting sets and early ape makeup test footage (with Edward G. Robinson and James Brolin!) are also featured. Written by David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@prodigy.net>  

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