Planet of the Apes: Quick Facts

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Scene from Planet of the Apes (1968) showing Charlton Heston and Linda Harrison as captive humans in a cage, with Kim Hunter as Zira, Maurice Evans as Dr. Zaius, and Roddy McDowall as Cornelius standing outside in ape costumes.

Charlton Heston as Taylor faces Kim Hunter as Zira and Roddy McDowall as Cornelius, both in ape makeup and costumes, in a cave setting from Planet of the Apes (1968).

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