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UNITED STATES · 2001

Planet of the Apes

Tim Burton
role reversal alien worlds survival military conflict social hierarchy
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Synopsis

After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.

Year2001
CountryUnited States
DirectorTim Burton
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