Planet of the Apes
Films and television series
The Planet of the Apes franchise, originating from
Pierre Boulle's 1963 novel, comprises a diverse range of films
and television series that collectively investigate themes
of societal evolution, power dynamics, and the ethical implications
of advanced civilisations. The franchise began with a seminal
film released in 1968, which introduced a future in which
intelligent apes have established dominance over humans, presenting
audiences with provocative questions about humanity and social
structures. This initial film was followed by a series of
sequels that expanded the narrative, exploring the ramifications
of the apes' rise to power and the ensuing conflicts. Additionally,
the franchise includes a television series from the 1970s,
which continued to develop the universe with new characters
and storylines while retaining the core themes of the original
films. After a period of dormancy, the franchise was rejuvenated
in the early 2000s with a film that offered a reimagined take
on the classic concept, incorporating updated visual effects
and new narrative perspectives. This revival led to a new
series of films commencing in the early 2010s, which concentrated
on the origins of the intelligent apes and their struggle
for survival and dominance in a contemporary setting. These
recent entries utilised advanced visual effects technology
to provide more immersive and realistic depictions of the
apes, further engaging with the franchise's central themes
of power, evolution, and identity. Across its various iterations,
the franchise has maintained its significance by consistently
addressing complex social and philosophical questions, reflecting
its enduring impact on science fiction and popular culture. |
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Films |
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1. Planet of the Apes (1968) |
Director:
Franklin J. Schaffner
Writers: Michael Wilson, Rod Serling |
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Scenes |
1. 'The Long Sleep'
2. 'Main Titles'
3. 'Crash Landing'
4. 'The Expedition'
5. 'The Seekers'
6. 'Life'
7. 'Scarecrows'
8. 'The Clothes Snatchers'
9. 'The Hunt'
10. 'Zira'
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11. 'Dr. Zaius'
12. 'Cornelius'
13. 'My Name is Taylor'
14. 'It's a Stunt'
15. 'No Escape'
16. 'It's a Madhouse'
17. 'The Hearing'
18. 'New Identity'
19. 'Talking Heresy'
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20. 'Zaius' Fear'
21. 'The Abduction'
22. 'The Forbidden Zone'
23. 'On the Beach'
24. 'The Cave'
25. 'The Hostage'
26. 'Saying Goodbye'
27. 'The Revelation'
28. 'Cast of Characters' |
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2. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) |
Director:
Ted Post
Writers: Paul Dehn, Mort Abrahams |
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Scenes |
1. 'The Revelation'
2. 'Main Titles'
3. 'The Same Trajectory'
4. 'Brent and Nova'
5. 'Ursus' Speech'
6. 'The Steambath'
7. 'Sanctuary'
8. 'Capture'
9. 'Military Training'
10. 'Escape'
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11. 'The Chase'
12. 'Welcome Home'
13. 'The Eve of the Holy War'
14. 'Following the Hum'
15. 'Force of Evil'
16. 'The Almighty Bomb'
17. 'Interrogation'
18. 'Apes on the March'
19. 'The Inmost Self'
20. 'Taylor'
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21. 'The Apes Attack'
22. 'Losing Nova'
23. 'Doomsday'
24. 'End Titles' |
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3. Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) |
Director:
Don Taylor
Writer: Paul Dehn |
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Scenes |
1. 'Pickup and Recovery'
2. 'Main Titles'
3. 'Playing Dumb'
4. 'Drs. Dixon & Branton'
5. 'I Loathe Bananas'
6. 'Introductions'
7. 'In the News'
8. 'The Presidential Inquiry'
9. 'Hasslein's Theory'
10. 'Toast of the Town'
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11. 'Zira's Delicate Condition'
12. 'Hasslein's Fear'
13. 'How It All Started'
14. 'Sodium Pentothal'
15. 'The Commission'
16. 'Boiling Point'
17. 'On the Run'
18. 'Stevie's Idea'
19. 'Armando's Circus'
20. 'Time to Go'
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21. 'Saying Goodbye'
22. 'The Oil Field'
23. 'In Hasslein's Sights'
24. 'Aboard the Derelict'
25. 'Confrontation'
26. 'Simian Survival'
27. 'End Titles' |
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4. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) |
Director:
J. Lee Thompson
Writer: Paul Dehn |
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Scenes |
1. 'Main Titles'
2. 'Armando & Caesar'
3. 'From Pets to Slaves'
4. 'A Talking Ape?'
5. 'The Alternate Plan'
6. 'Armando in Custody'
7. 'Hiding in the Open'
8. 'In Training'
9. 'The Females Arrive'
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10. 'The Auction'
11. 'Caesar on the Inside'
12. 'The Authenticator'
13. 'Seeds of Rebellion'
14. 'MacDonald's Help'
15. 'Caught & Tortured'
16. 'Revolt of the Apes'
17. 'Night of Violence'
18. 'Riot Control'
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19. 'Under Attack'
20. 'Planet of the Apes'
21. 'End Titles' |
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5. Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) |
Director:
J. Lee Thompson
Writers: John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington, Paul
Dehn |
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Scenes |
1. 'The Lawgiver'
2. 'Main Titles'
3. 'Ape Shall Never Kill Ape'
4. 'The Unspeakable'
5. 'Pessimist or Prophet?'
6. 'Self-Protection'
7. 'Journey to the Dead City'
8. 'Intruder Alert'
9. 'The Archives'
10. 'Under Fire'
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11. 'Narrow Escape'
12. 'Spies in Ape City'
13. 'Meeting of the Council'
14. 'Preparing for War'
15. 'The Plot Against Caesar'
16. 'Mutants on the March'
17. 'Aldo's Orders'
18. 'As Tall as a King'
19. 'The Mutants Attack'
20. 'Now, Fight Like Apes!'
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21. 'No Prisoners'
22. 'Ape Has Killed Ape'
23. 'Building the Future'
24. 'End Titles' |
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6. Planet of the Apes (2001) |
Director:
Tim Burton
Writers: William Broyles, Jr.; Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal |
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Scenes |
1. 'Main Titles'
2. 'Pericles'
3. 'Eye of the Storm'
4. 'Davidson's Risk'
5. 'Crash Landing'
6. 'The Hunted'
7. 'A World Upside-Down'
8. 'The Slave Trader'
9. 'A New Owner'
10. 'The Dinner Party'
11. 'Ari's Admirer'
12. 'The Thing from the Sky'
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13. 'Escape'
14. 'An Ape Ally'
15. 'No turning Back'
16. 'Back to the Pod'
17. 'Limbo Intervenes'
18. 'Martial Law'
19. 'A Father's Secret'
20. 'The Way to Kalima'
21. 'Fire and Water'
22. 'Call to Arms'
23. 'Calima'
24. 'A Human Leader' |
25. 'The Mark of a Human'
26. 'Not So Different'
27. 'A Way to Fight Back'
28. 'The Human's Power'
29. 'Thade Strikes'
30. 'Krull's last Stand'
31. 'The Prophecy Fulfilled?'
32. 'Thade's New Power'
33. 'The Caged Animal'
34. 'A Chance to Go Back'
35. 'Welcome Home'
36. 'End Titles'
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7. Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) |
Director:
Rupert Wyatt
Writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver |
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8. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) |
Director:
Matt Reeves
Writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Mark Bomback |
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