Remakes and Originals: THE PLANET OF THE APES and RISE OF THE PLANET APES
Remakes and Originals: THE PLANET OF THE APES and RISE OF THE PLANET APES The Planet of the Apes Planet of the Apes is a Hollywood science fiction film produced and distributed by 20th Century Fox and released internationally 1968. This first instalment was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. The film is set in the year 3955 in a dystopian future where humans have been enslaved by hyper-intelligent apes. Planet of the Apes uses prosthetics and makeup to achieve their special effects as computer generated technology had not yet begun to reach its full potential. In the UK, Planet of the Apes received a certificate of PG. This is most likely due to the themes and portrayal of human slavery and some scenes of blood and violence. However, if this was to be released in modern cinema it will most likely receive a higher rating of 12A due to its distressing imagery which could upset younger viewers. The film was released in all UK theatres at the time, to critical and commerc