A dystopian sci-fi masterpiece that plunges the viewer into a chilling upside-down world where humanity is mute and subjugated, ending with a gut-wrenching realization and the haunting visual of a shattered monument half-buried in the sand.
Planet of the Apes
"Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!"
Director:
Franklin J. Schaffner
Cast:
Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore
Drama
Action
Adventure
Science Fiction
Budget:
$5,800,000
Box Office:
$32,589,624
Planet of the Apes - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
During Taylor's tribunal, the three orangutan judges simultaneously cover their eyes, ears, and mouths. This visual gag is a direct reference to the famous proverbial "three wise monkeys," mocking their refusal to acknowledge the truth.
The Lawgiver Statue
The statue of the great ape Lawgiver bears a strong resemblance to Moses. This is a subtle meta-reference to Charlton Heston's iconic starring role as Moses in the 1956 epic The Ten Commandments.