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1971 · 98 min · G

Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Directed by Don Taylor · Action, Science Fiction

Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) is a Action film, directed by Don Taylor set in Los Angeles during the 1970s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated G.

A time travel, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of fate & destiny and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
Joseph F. Biroc
Cast
Roddy McDowallKim HunterBradford DillmanNatalie TrundyEric BraedenWilliam WindomSal MineoAlbert Salmi

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Time Travel
Themes
Fate & DestinyFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderNon Human Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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