Inflight for 2,000 years, a U.S. space ship (aloft 18 months by their internal calendar), has been traveling at close to the speed of light far out in the universe.

Planet of the Apes
Crash

The ship lands in a lake on a planet bearing little resemblance to earth. Taylor, Landon and Dodge are forced to abandon their sinking ship.

 

Their freedom is short-lived for they are captured by uniformed gorillas on horseback.

 
Taylor sees apes for the first time

After Dr. Zaius orders him gelded, Taylor escapes but he is quickly recaptured.

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Taylors trial

Taylor goes before the Ape Council and learns the fates of Landon and Dodge.

Zaius and his militiamen pursue them into the Forbidden Zone. Taylor takes Zaius hostage and the gorillas are ordered to retreat.

Taylor kisses Kira

Taylor asks Zira if he can kiss her. "But you are so ugly," replies Zira.

 

The shocking conclusion of "Planet of the Apes" will not be revealed in any timeline.

The Cast
Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Linda Harrison

Linda Harrison

Stewart Dies

Through a malfunction in her equipment the lone female in the quartet dies.

Taylor meets Nova

Taylor is given a female human cellmate, it is Zira's intention to mate the pair.

 

Cornelius and Zira help Taylor and Nova to escape.

Taylor and Nova escape Zaius tells what he knows

The simian religion preaches "the human will make a desert of his home and yours..."

 
Taylor and Nova ride off

Taylor and Nova flee deeper into the Forbidden Zone.

 
Kim Hunter

Kim Hunter

Maurice Evans

Maurice Evans

Filmmakers