Short film

Planet of the Apes Test Reel
1966 · 9 min
A curious, quietly fascinating peek behind the curtain, more craft demonstration than story, rewarding for cinephiles.
- Directed by
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, Science fiction
- Starring
- Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, James Brolin
- Overview
- A make-up test to determine the feasibility of 'Planet of the Apes' (1968).
- How it feels
- Earnest, eerie and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Technology, identity, power
- Content
- Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, Science fiction
- Starring
- Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, James Brolin




