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Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972)
Directed by J. Lee Thompson
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Overview
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
Rated PG | Length 88 minutes
Actors
Roddy McDowall | Don Murray | Ricardo Montalban | Hari Rhodes | Severn Darden | Lou Wagner | Natalie Trundy | John Randolph | Asa Maynor | Joyce Haber | H.M. Wynant | David Chow | Buck Kartalian | John Dennis | Paul Comi | Gordon Jump | Dick Spangler | Hector Soucy | James Bacon | Rayford Barnes | William Bryant | Jean Byron | Sam Chew Jr. | Francis De Sales | Peter Eastman | Erin Fleming | Daniel Keough | Ron Pinkard | Jeffrey Sayre | Ruth Foster
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2011 | TV | Blu-ray | Borrowed | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
Despite the goofiness of Ricardo Montalban’s character, Conquest is pretty damn dark and mean; it really feels like a rightful heir to the original POTA more than any of the other movies.
We watched the uncut version on Blu-Ray and it’s easy to see the differences. This version was a lot more violent, with some serious (though still obviously fake) blood shed.
Easily my third favorite of the series, and maybe even edges out Beneath The Planet of the Apes if I watch it a few more times. My kids really liked this one a lot.
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