Planet of the Apes

Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!

Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.

Director

Franklin J. Schaffner

Screenplay

Michael Wilson

Screenplay

Rod Serling

Producer

Arthur P. Jacobs

Original Music Composer

Jerry Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Leon Shamroy