Behind the Planet of the Apes
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Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1998-09-05
Runtime: 127 mins
Director: David Comtois, Kevin Burns
Writer: Brian Anthony, David Comtois, Kevin Burns
Spoken language: English
Genres: Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Original title: Behind the Planet of the Apes
Production Companies: Foxstar Productions, 20th Century Fox, Van Ness Films, AMC
Production Countries: United States of America
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