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Behind The planet of the apes [videorecording] / , United States. - Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, c2000. - 1 videodisc (127 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally broadcast on television in 1998. Special features include: theatrical trailers for Planet of the Apes films, TV spot for Behind the planet of the apes.

Introduction -- The men behind the apes -- The test film -- The makeup -- Pre-production -- Planet of the apes -- The ape actors -- Other challenges -- A political film -- A sense of fun -- The final scenes -- The statue -- A hit film -- A sequel? -- Beneath the planet of the apes -- Escape from the planet of the apes -- Conquest of the planet of the apes -- Battle for the planet of the apes -- The TV series -- Going ape -- The test of time.

Cinematography, Cory Geryak ; editors, David Comtois, Dustin Ebsen, Steve Rasch. Cinematography, Cory Geryak ; editors, David Comtois, Dustin Ebsen, Steve Rasch.

Host, Roddy McDowall.

Looks at the production and filming of the motion picture The planet of the apes and its sequels, which explored religious, social, and political issues through the relationship between apes and humans and between slaves and masters in an imaginary future world. Also looks at the spin-off television programs and merchandise. Includes interviews with stars Charlton Heston and Kim Hunter.

Rated PG.


DVD; Region 1; NTSC; Full-framed format (aspect ratio 1.33:1); Dolby surround.


In English with optional subtitles in English or Spanish.
Closed captioned.

Standard No.: 024543005162

Publisher. No.: 2000516 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Subjects--Personal Names:
Heston, Charlton--Interviews.
Hunter, Kim, 1922-2002 --Interviews.

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Planet of the apes (Motion picture : 1968)
Beneath the planet of the apes (Motion picture)
Escape from the planet of the apes (Motion picture)
Planet of the apes (Television program)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Planet of the Apes films--Production and direction.
Science fiction films--Production and direction.
Action and adventure films--Production and direction.
Theatrical makeup--Case studies.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Television programs for the hearing impaired.

LC Class. No.: PN1997 / .P63516 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 791.43023