Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is a 1972 action sci-fi film directed by J. Lee Thompson, starring Roddy McDowall, Don Murray and Natalie Trundy. It is inspired by Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle and Xan Fielding. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes About?
The premise of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a bleak, futuristic 1990, intelligent apes, enslaved by humans, begin a violent uprising. Led by Caesar, a charismatic chimpanzee, they fight for freedom and equality. The revolt dramatically shifts the balance of power, challenging the established human order and setting the stage for a new era. The conflict's outcome will have profound consequences, ultimately influencing the events of the original "Planet of the Apes" narrative.
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- planet of the apes
- 1990s
- ape
- slavery
- rebellion
- intelligent animal
- explosion
- year 1991
- caesar character
- deception
- 20th century
- near future
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- no music during end credits
- helicopter
- leash
- collar
- restaurant
- hair salon
- picketing
- loudspeaker
- beating
- stairwell
- liar
- astronomical object in title
- furry
- biopunk
- dystopian sci fi
- world
- slave revolt
- intelligence
- future
- revolution
- animal revolution
- outer space
- death
- photograph
- cordless phone
- labor dispute
- statue
- general
- soldier
- disarming someone
- wrestling
- tyrant
- human animal relationship
- conquest
- alternate history
- machine gun
- rifle
- pistol
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Cast
Roddy McDowall leads the cast, with Don Murray and Natalie Trundy. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
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Director J. Lee Thompson
More from J. Lee Thompson
More films directed by J. Lee Thompson, best-rated first: Cape Fear, The Guns of Navarone, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown and Firewalker.
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 46%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 62% User score
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Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Plot Summary
What happens in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a dystopian world shaped by the devastating canine-feline pandemic of 1983, a harsh regime emerges that exploits primates as mere possessions for companionship and labor. The influential legacy of two visionary chimpanzee scientists, Cornelius and Zira, continues to cast a long shadow. Their grave warnings delivered in 1973 foresaw dire consequences, though their untimely fate left these prophecies unheeded. The essence of their work now survives in Caesar, the once-hidden offspring of Armando, who matures into a powerful symbol of rebellion against the grim apparatus of oppression that chains him and his kin.
Full summary
The whole story of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, scene by scene
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Box Office
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes grossed $9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9M
- US & Canada
- $9M
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.
How Well Do You Know Conquest of 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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What societal event leads to the commodification of primates?
Cars in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
6 cars on screen, including the 1964 Chevrolet C-Series and the 1949 Willys Jeep CJ-3A.
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1961 Cadillac Series 62 Minor role -
GMC CCKW 353 Minor role
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “人猿星球4” and “La Planète des Singes 4: La conquête de la planète des singes”.
- Also known as
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- 人猿星球4
- La Planète des Singes 4: La conquête de la planète des singes
- Planet of the Apes 4: Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
- Podbój Planety Małp
- Planet der Affen 4 - Eroberung vom Planet der Affen
- 猿の惑星・征服
- La rebelión de los simios
- Meymunlar Cəhənnəmində Üsyan
- Eroberung vom Planet der Affen
- Підкорення планети мавп
- La Conquête de la planète des singes
- A Conquista do Planeta dos Macacos
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- 1999 - Conquista della Terra
- Maymunlar Cehenneminde İsyan
- Завоевание планеты обезьян
- Dobytí Planety opic
- Erövringen av apornas planet
- 猩球征服
- A majmok bolygója IV. - A hódítás
- Η Κατάκτηση του Πλανήτη των Πιθήκων
- Oprør på Abernes Planet
- כיבוש כוכב הקופים
- 혹성탈출 4: 노예들의 반란
- Cucerirea Planetei Maimuțelor
- Apinoiden planeetan valloitus
- 征服人猿世界
- La conquista del planeta de los simios
- Покоряване на планетата на маймуните
- Dobytie Planéty opíc
- มนุษย์วานรตลุยพิภพ
- La rebel·lió dels simis
- 征服猩球
- Osvajanje planeta majmuna
- Osvajanje planeta opic
- Kampen om Apeplaneten
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Movies Like Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Battle for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and Planet of the Apes.
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Farewell to the Planet of the Apes 1980 -
Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2011 -
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2014 -
The Forgotten City of the Planet of the Apes 1980
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Conquest of the Planet of the Apes released?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes was released on June 30, 1972.
Who directed Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
More films by J. Lee Thompson Who is in the cast of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes stars Roddy McDowall, Don Murray and Natalie Trundy.
How much did Conquest of the Planet of the Apes make at the box office?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes grossed $9 million worldwide.
How is Conquest of the Planet of the Apes rated?
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes has 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Conquest of the Planet of the Apes have a post-credit scene?
No. Conquest of the Planet of the Apes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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