
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
dir. J. Lee Thompson
58
7 sourcesSynopsis
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
Critics consensus
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is as angry and relevant as any of its predecessors, but budget constraints and a stale script rob this revolution of the scope it requires.

Directed byJ. Lee Thompson
StarringRoddy McDowall, Don Murray, Ricardo Montalban, Hari Rhodes, Severn Darden, Lou Wagner
Written byPaul Dehn
CinematographyBruce Surtees
EditingAlan Jaggs
MusicTom Scott
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
1972 · PG · 1h 28m
Action, Science Fiction
In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
Our Verdict
58
Critics Consensus
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is as angry and relevant as any of its predecessors, but budget constraints and a stale script rob this revolution of the scope it requires.
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