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Behind the Planet of the Apes poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.3 / 100
1998·Documentary / Science Fiction / TV Movie·2h 7m

BEHIND THE PLANET OF THE APES

“Journey back to the Planet of the Apes”

Roddy McDowall takes you, film by film, from production meetings to make-up sessions, then right onto the movie set to see the actual filming of the science fiction masterpiece. The most comprehensive history of Planet of the Apes ever created, this fascinating 127-minute documentary explores one of the most imaginative and influential series in movie history.

Above the Line
Kevin Burns, David Comtois·DirectorBrian Anthony·WriterDavid Comtois·WriterDavid Comtois·Editor
Cast
Roddy McDowall·Self - HostCharlton Heston·Self - 'Taylor'Richard D. Zanuck·SelfJohn Chambers·SelfKim Hunter·SelfLinda Harrison·SelfWilliam J. Creber·SelfMort Abrahams·SelfRicardo Montalban·SelfNatalie Trundy·Self
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Kevin Burns·DirectorDavid Comtois·Director
Writing· 3
Brian Anthony·WriterDavid Comtois·WriterKevin Burns·Writer
Editing· 3
David Comtois·EditorDustin Ebsen·EditorSteven Rasch·Editor
Production· 4
Kevin Burns·Executive ProducerShelley Lyons·ProducerBrian Anthony·Co-ProducerStephanie Keane·Coordinating Producer
Other Departments· 1
Cory Geryak·Cinematography
By the Numbers
75.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Behind the Planet of the Apes's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A703D
#C7B47B
#3B2B14
Mood
Documentary, Historical
Composition
Split
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of an ape's face on the right, looking directly forward. To the left, a man with a beard and no shirt stands in the middle ground”

documentarysci-fi
Key Elements
Film CameraFilm Light
Atmosphere
Warm, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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