Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Beneath the Planet of the Apes is a 1970 action adventure film directed by Ted Post, starring James Franciscus and Kim Hunter. It is inspired by Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle and Xan Fielding. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $19 million worldwide. Critics gave it 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
English What Is Beneath the Planet of the Apes About?
The premise of Beneath the Planet of the Apes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lone astronaut searches for the crew of the previous film and discovers a world dominated by intelligent apes. However, a sinister secret lies beneath the apes' civilization: a subterranean realm inhabited by mutated humans, victims of radiation, condemned to a horrifying and perpetual nightmare.
Beneath the Planet of the Apes Cast
James Franciscus leads the cast, with Kim Hunter. Directed by Ted Post.
- Director Ted Post
More from Ted Post
More films directed by Ted Post, best-rated first: Magnum Force, Hang 'Em High, The Human Shield and Stagecoach.
Beneath the Planet of the Apes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Beneath the Planet of the Apes 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 37% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 38%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 61% User score
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Beneath the Planet of the Apes Plot Summary
What happens in Beneath the Planet of the Apes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Taylor (James Franciscus) and Nova (Kim Hunter) traverse the arid wilderness of the Forbidden Zone in search of a new beginning, they find themselves unexpectedly threatened by a series of mysterious geological disturbances—explosive eruptions and gaping chasms that leave them both astonished. When Taylor suddenly vanishes while investigating a nearby cliff, Nova is forced to fend for herself, utterly helpless.
Full summary
The whole story of Beneath the Planet of the Apes, scene by scene
Beneath the Planet of the Apes Box Office
Beneath the Planet of the Apes grossed $19 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19M
- US & Canada
- $19M
Beneath the Planet of the Apes Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette John Landis on BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES
How Well Do You Know Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character that mysteriously disappears?
Cars in Beneath the Planet of the Apes
1 car on screen: the 1969 GMC TDH 5305.
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1969 GMC TDH 5305 Background role
Beneath the Planet of the Apes Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “Planet of the Apes Revisited” and “Planet of the Men”.
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- Planet of the Apes Revisited
- Planet of the Men
- Tillbaka till apornas planet
- Planet of the Apes 2: Beneath the Planet of the Apes
- Le Secret de la planète des singes
- La Planète Des Singes 2 - Le Secret De La Planète Des Singes
- W Podziemiach Planety Małp
- Planet der Affen 2 - Rückkehr zum Planet der Affen
- 続・猿の惑星
- 人猿星球2：失陷猩球
- 人猿星球2
- Regreso al planeta de los simios
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- Meymunlar Cəhənnəminə Dönüş
- Rückkehr zum Planet der Affen
- O Segredo do Planeta dos Macacos
- L'altra faccia del pianeta delle scimmie
- Maymunlar Cehennemine Dönüş
- Под планетой обезьян
- Do nitra Planety opic
- Bortom apornas planet
- 失陷猩球
- A majmok bolygója II.
- Επιστροφή στον Πλανήτη των Πιθήκων
- Flugten på abernes planet
- מתחת לכוכב הקופים
- 혹성탈출 2: 지하도시의 음모
- De Volta ao Planeta dos Macacos
- Secretul planetei maimuțelor
- Paluu apinoiden planeetalle
- Bajo el planeta de los simios
- Под планетата на маймуните
- Apeplanetens hemmelighet
- Під планетою мавп
- Do vnútra Planéty opíc
- ผจญภัยพิภพวานร
- Tornada al planeta dels simis
- Po Beždžionių Planeta
- 人猿世界
- Ispod planeta majmuna
- Ispod planete majmuna
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Beneath the Planet of the Apes FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Beneath the Planet of the Apes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Beneath the Planet of the Apes released?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes was released on May 26, 1970.
Who directed Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes was directed by Ted Post.
More films by Ted Post Who is in the cast of Beneath the Planet of the Apes?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes stars James Franciscus and Kim Hunter.
How much did Beneath the Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes grossed $19 million worldwide.
How is Beneath the Planet of the Apes rated?
Beneath the Planet of the Apes has 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Beneath the Planet of the Apes have a post-credit scene?
No. Beneath the Planet of the Apes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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