DVD
Planet of the apes / 20th Century Fox ; screenplay by Michael Wilson and Rod Serling ; produced by Arthur P. Jacobs ; directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
After crash-landing on an uncharted planet, astronaut Taylor (Charlton Heston) finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Soon, Taylor's life depends on the kindness of the chimpanzee scientists Cornelius (Roddy McDowall) and Zira (Kim Hunter) and his escape to the Forbidden Zone, where he uncovers an earth-shattering secret that may hold the key to his own destiny.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert in container.
- Edition: Widescreen edition.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2006]
- Copyright: ©2006
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Videodisc release of the 1968 motion picture. Based on the novel by Pierre Boulle. Special features: feature commentary by Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Natalie Trundy, and makeup artist John Chambers; feature commentary by composer Jerry Goldsmith; feature text commentary by Eric Greene, author of "Planet of the apes as American myth." Publisher's no.: 2232974. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Leon Shamroy ; editor, Hugh S. Fowler ; music, Jerry Goldsmith ; art direction, William Creber, Jack Martin Smith ; set decoration, Norman Rockett, Walter M. Scott ; costume designer, Morton Haack ; creative makeup designer, John Chambers. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, James Whitmore, James Daly, Linda Harrison. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: G. CHV rating: PG. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (English, French), mono (Spanish); anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1); THX digitally mastered. |
| Language Note: | Dialogue in English with optional soundtracks in French and Spanish and optional subtitlesin English and Spanish; closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Awards, 1968: Honorary Award (To John Chambers for his Outstanding Makeup Achievement). |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Astronauts > Drama. Interplanetary voyages > Drama. Life on other planets > Drama. |
| Genre: | Dystopian films. Science fiction films. Fantasy films. Film adaptations. Feature films. Fiction films. Films for the hearing impaired. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 8 of 9 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Public Library | DVD PLA (Text) | 75011000363629 | DVD Upstairs | Available | - |
| Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library | DVD PLANET (Text) | 50686014759240 | Adult Video Fiction | Checked Out | 04/26/2024 |
| New Castle Public Library | DVD ACTION PLAN (Text) | 31902005355235 | NWCM DVD | Available | - |
| Pottsville Free Public Library | DVD 29 Widescre (Text) | 30003008009050 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
| Shenandoah Area Free Public Library | DVD PLA (Text) | 3SFPL00001970N | Audio/Visual | Available | - |
| Somerset County Library | DVD PLA G (Text) | 35907001454599 | SOCM DVD | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | DVD (Text) | 33062009829467 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem South Side Branch | DVD (Text) | 33062009297210 | Adult DVD Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hughes Library | DVD PLA (Text) | 32378004826758 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
Summary:
After crash-landing on an uncharted planet, astronaut Taylor (Charlton Heston) finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Soon, Taylor's life depends on the kindness of the chimpanzee scientists Cornelius (Roddy McDowall) and Zira (Kim Hunter) and his escape to the Forbidden Zone, where he uncovers an earth-shattering secret that may hold the key to his own destiny.
