Thriller ·Science Fiction ·Action ·Adventure · United States of America · 2001 · 2h 0m

Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes poster
Director
Tim Burton
Cast
Mark Wahlberg as Captain Leo Davidson Tim Roth as Thade Helena Bonham Carter as Ari Michael Clarke Duncan as Attar Paul Giamatti as Limbo Estella Warren as Daena
Crew
Philippe Rousselot — Director of Photography Chris Lebenzon — Editor Joel Negron — Editor Danny Elfman — Original Music Composer Mark Rosenthal — Screenplay William Broyles Jr. — Screenplay
Synopsis

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.

Trailer Planet of the Apes — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
space marinegorillarevolutiondystopiaspace suitchimpslaverytime travelspace travelalien planetapehuman subjugation
Key Collaborators
Tim Burton Director Philippe Rousselot Director of Photography Chris Lebenzon Editor Joel Negron Editor Danny Elfman Original Music Composer Mark Rosenthal Screenplay William Broyles Jr. Screenplay Lawrence Konner Screenplay Pierre Boulle Novel Richard D. Zanuck Producer Rick Heinrichs Production Design
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