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Astronauts Pete Burke and Allan Virdon crash on Earth in the far future and are captured by the apes. The men befriend a chimp named Galen who helps them to escape. In the hopes of finding a way to get back to their own time, the astronauts search for a computer in an earthquake-threatened city, with which they will be able to access their flight records. [The first of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "Escape from Tomorrow" and "The Trap"]
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Back to the Planet of the Apes
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Quick facts
Year
1980
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.0/10
Votes
25
Genre
Action, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 Action
🎭 Thriller
🎭 Adventure
🎭 Science Fiction
🎬 Arnold Laven
👤 Ron Harper
👤 James Naughton
👤 Roddy McDowall
post-apocalyptic future
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Questions about Back to the Planet of the Apes
How long is Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes was directed by Arnold Laven and released in 1980.
What genre is Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes is a Action, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction film (1980).
Who stars in Back to the Planet of the Apes?
The cast of Back to the Planet of the Apes includes Ron Harper, James Naughton, Roddy McDowall, Royal Dano, Woodrow Parfrey.
What is the TMDB rating for Back to the Planet of the Apes?
Back to the Planet of the Apes has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 25 votes.
