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Back to the Planet of the Apes

Is Back to the Planet of the Apes a Hit or Flop?

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Is Back to the Planet of the Apes worth watching? With a rating of 5.762/10, this Action, Thriller, Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Back to the Planet of the Apes Synopsis

Astronauts Pete Burke and Allan Virdon crash on Earth in the far future and are captured by the apes. The men befriend a chimp named Galen who helps them to escape. In the hopes of finding a way to get back to their own time, the astronauts search for a computer in an earthquake-threatened city, with which they will be able to access their flight records. [The first of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "Escape from Tomorrow" and "The Trap"]

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Top Cast

Ron Harper
Ron HarperAlan Virdon
James Naughton
James NaughtonPete Burke
Roddy McDowall
Roddy McDowallGalen
Royal Dano
Royal DanoFarrow
Woodrow Parfrey
Woodrow ParfreyVeska
Norman Alden
Norman AldenZako
John Milford
John MilfordMiller
Mark Lenard
Mark LenardUrko
Booth Colman
Booth ColmanZaius
Biff Elliot
Biff ElliotUllman

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Back to the Planet of the Apes worth watching?

Back to the Planet of the Apes has received mixed reviews with a 5.762/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Action, Thriller, Adventure movies.

Is Back to the Planet of the Apes hit or flop?

Back to the Planet of the Apes has received average ratings (5.762/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Back to the Planet of the Apes?

Back to the Planet of the Apes is a Action, Thriller, Adventure movie that Astronauts Pete Burke and Allan Virdon crash on Earth in the far future and are captured by the apes. The men befriend a chimp named Galen who helps t...

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