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    Planet Of The Apes (1968)

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    Somewhere in the Universe, there must be something better than man!

    Director: Franklin J. Schaffner

    OVERALL: Draw

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    R1 America - (Fox - Original)
    R1 America - (Fox - Re-issue)
    R1 SE America - (Fox)
    R2 France - (Fox)
    R2 SE France - (Fox)
    R2 Germany - (Fox)
    R2 Holland - (Fox)
    R2 SE Holland - (Fox)
    R2 SE Portugal - (Fox)
    R2 United Kingdom - (Fox)
    R2 SE United Kingdom - (Fox)
    R4 Australia - (Fox)
    R4 SE Australia - (Fox)

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    R1 America - (Fox - Original)

  • Extras:
    Photo gallery
    Cast listing
    Theatrical trailer
    Bonus trailers for: "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
    THX certified
    DVD-ROM Content:
    - Web links
  • Subtitles:
    English and Spanish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Non-Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
    French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Also available in the "Planet Of The Apes" Evolution Box set with "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" and the documentary "Behind The Planet Of The Apes"

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    R1 America - (Fox - Re-issue)

  • Commentaries:
    Audio commentary by Composer Jerry Goldsmith, Actors Roddy McDowell & Kim Hunter and Natalie Trundy (who was only in the later Apes films) and make-up supervisor John Chambers
    Text commentary by Eric Greene, author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
  • Extras:
    THX certified
    25 Original Trailers
    Trailers for whole Planet of the Apes series
  • Subtitles:
    English and Spanish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    French Dolby Digital 2.0 surround
    Spanish 2.0 mono
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Also available in the "Planet Of The Apes" Legacy Collection with "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" and the documentary "Behind The Planet Of The Apes"

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    R1 SE America - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Film
    Audio commentary by Jerry Goldsmith
    Audio commentary with actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy and Kim Hunter, and makeup artist John Chambers
    Text commentary by Eric Greene, author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
    DISC TWO
    Exploring the Apes:

    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" promo (1998)
    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" 2hr documentary
    - "Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson" from 1966
    - Roddy McDowall home movies
    - "Planet Of The Apes" dailies and outtakes (no audio)
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(1967 NATO Presentation) featurette
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(Original 1968 making-of) featurette
    - "A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes" (1972) featurette
    - Don Taylor Directs "Escape From The Planet of the Apes"
    - J. Lee Thompson Directs "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    Publicity:
    Original Theatrical Trailers
    - Teaser trailer
    - Theatrical trailer
    - "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Escape from the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
    Film Review (1968)
    - 2 text reviews for the film(from The Hollywood Reporter and Life)
    Theatrical posters
    Galleries:
    - Original sketches by Costume designer Morton Haack
    - Still gallery
    Ape Phenomenon
    - "Apes Merchandise" a look at various Apes action figures
    - "Ape Collections" with more figurines/rare collectibles grouped by character
  • Subtitles:
    English HoH, French and Spanish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    NTSC
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
    French Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
    Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Digi-Pack
  • Notes:
    This is the 35th Anniversary edition.

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    R2 France - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    Photo gallery
    Theatrical trailer
    Bonus trailers for: "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
  • Subtitles:
    Dutch, English, French, Greek and Italian
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    French Dolby Digital 5.1
    Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    French title - " La Plančte Des Singes"
    Also available as part of the "Planet Of The Apes Collection" box set with Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" and the documentary "Behind The Planet Of The Apes"
    This release is currently OOP and has been replaced with the 2-disc SE edition.

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    R2 SE France - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Film
    Audio commentary by Jerry Goldsmith
    Audio commentary with actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy and Kim Hunter, and makeup artist John Chambers
    Text commentary by Eric Greene, author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
    DISC TWO
    Exploring the Apes:

    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" promo (1998)
    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" 2hr documentary
    - "Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson" from 1966
    - Roddy McDowall home movies
    - "Planet Of The Apes" dailies and outtakes (no audio)
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(1967 NATO Presentation) featurette
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(Original 1968 making-of) featurette
    - "A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes" (1972) featurette
    - Don Taylor Directs "Escape From The Planet of the Apes"
    - J. Lee Thompson Directs "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    Publicity:
    Original Theatrical Trailers
    - Teaser trailer
    - Theatrical trailer
    - "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Escape from the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
    Film Review (1968)
    - 2 text reviews for the film(from The Hollywood Reporter and Life)
    Theatrical posters
    Galleries:
    - Original sketches by Costume designer Morton Haack
    - Still gallery
    Ape Phenomenon
    - "Apes Merchandise" a look at various Apes action figures
    - "Ape Collections" with more figurines/rare collectibles grouped by character
  • Subtitles:
    Dutch, English, French and Greek
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    French DTS 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    French Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case

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    R2 Germany - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    Photo gallery
    Theatrical trailer
    Bonus trailers for: "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
  • Subtitles:
    English, German HoH and Spanish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    German Dolby Digital 5.1
    Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    German title - "Planet Der Affen"
    Also available as part of the "Planet Of The Apes Collection" box set with Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" and the documentary "Behind The Planet Of The Apes"

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    R2 Holland - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    Photo gallery
    Theatrical trailer
    Bonus trailers for: "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
  • Subtitles:
    Dutch, English, French, Greek and Italian
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    French Dolby Digital 5.1
    Italian Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Also available as part of the "Planet Of The Apes Collection" box set with Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" and the documentary "Behind The Planet Of The Apes"

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    R2 SE Holland - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Film
    Audio commentary by Jerry Goldsmith
    Audio commentary with actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy and Kim Hunter, and makeup artist John Chambers
    Text commentary by Eric Greene, author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
    DISC TWO
    Exploring the Apes:

    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" promo (1998)
    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" 2hr documentary
    - "Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson" from 1966
    - Roddy McDowall home movies
    - "Planet Of The Apes" dailies and outtakes (no audio)
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(1967 NATO Presentation) featurette
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(Original 1968 making-of) featurette
    - "A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes" (1972) featurette
    - Don Taylor Directs "Escape From The Planet of the Apes"
    - J. Lee Thompson Directs "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    Publicity:
    Original Theatrical Trailers
    - Teaser trailer
    - Theatrical trailer
    - "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Escape from the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
    Film Review (1968)
    - 2 text reviews for the film(from The Hollywood Reporter and Life)
    Theatrical posters
    Galleries:
    - Original sketches by Costume designer Morton Haack
    - Still gallery
    Ape Phenomenon
    - "Apes Merchandise" a look at various Apes action figures
    - "Ape Collections" with more figurines/rare collectibles grouped by character
  • Subtitles:
    Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case

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    R2 SE Portugal - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Film
    Audio commentary by Jerry Goldsmith
    Audio commentary with actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy and Kim Hunter, and makeup artist John Chambers
    Text commentary by Eric Greene, author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
    DISC TWO
    Exploring the Apes:

    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" promo (1998)
    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" 2hr documentary
    - "Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson" from 1966
    - Roddy McDowall home movies
    - "Planet Of The Apes" dailies and outtakes (no audio)
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(1967 NATO Presentation) featurette
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(Original 1968 making-of) featurette
    - "A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes" (1972) featurette
    - Don Taylor Directs "Escape From The Planet of the Apes"
    - J. Lee Thompson Directs "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    Publicity:
    Original Theatrical Trailers
    - Teaser trailer
    - Theatrical trailer
    - "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Escape from the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
    Film Review (1968)
    - 2 text reviews for the film(from The Hollywood Reporter and Life)
    Theatrical posters
    Galleries:
    - Original sketches by Costume designer Morton Haack
    - Still gallery
    Ape Phenomenon
    - "Apes Merchandise" a look at various Apes action figures
    - "Ape Collections" with more figurines/rare collectibles grouped by character
  • Subtitles:
    English, Arabic, Czech, Hebraic, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese and Turkish (in Disc 1)
    English HoH, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch (in Disc 2)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
    Czech Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
    English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
    Hungarian Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
    Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case
  • Easter eggs:
    Click the right arrow key on the Ape Phenomenon screen, which will highlight one of the ape figures on the screen. Click on enter and a video will play (a TV commercial for the Apes toys, in quite poor condition from a VHS tape with distorted sound).
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    R2 United Kingdom - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    Photo gallery
    Theatrical trailer
    Bonus trailers for: "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
  • Subtitles:
    English HoH, Danish, Czech, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese and Swedish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Also available as part of the "Planet Of The Apes Collection" box set with Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" and the documentary "Behind The Planet Of The Apes"

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    R2 SE United Kingdom - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Film
    Audio commentary by Jerry Goldsmith
    Audio commentary with actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy and Kim Hunter, and makeup artist John Chambers
    Text commentary by Eric Greene, author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
    DISC TWO
    Exploring the Apes:

    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" promo (1998)
    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" 2hr documentary
    - "Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson" from 1966
    - Roddy McDowall home movies
    - "Planet Of The Apes" dailies and outtakes (no audio)
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(1967 NATO Presentation) featurette
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(Original 1968 making-of) featurette
    - "A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes" (1972) featurette
    - Don Taylor Directs "Escape From The Planet of the Apes"
    - J. Lee Thompson Directs "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    Publicity:
    Original Theatrical Trailers
    - Teaser trailer
    - Theatrical trailer
    - "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Escape from the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
    Film Review (1968)
    - 2 text reviews for the film(from The Hollywood Reporter and Life)
    Theatrical posters
    Galleries:
    - Original sketches by Costume designer Morton Haack
    - Still gallery
    Ape Phenomenon
    - "Apes Merchandise" a look at various Apes action figures
    - "Ape Collections" with more figurines/rare collectibles grouped by character
  • Subtitles:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS 5.1
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case

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    R4 Australia - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    Photo gallery
    Theatrical trailer
    Bonus trailers for: "Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
  • Subtitles:
    English HoH, Danish, Czech, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese and Swedish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    Keep Case
  • Notes:
    Also available as part of the "Planet Of The Apes Collection" box set with Beneath the Planet of the Apes", "Escape from the Planet of the Apes", "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" and the documentary "Behind The Planet Of The Apes"

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    R4 SE Australia - (Fox)

  • Extras:
    DISC ONE
    *The Film
    Audio commentary by Jerry Goldsmith
    Audio commentary with actors Roddy McDowell, Natalie Trundy and Kim Hunter, and makeup artist John Chambers
    Text commentary by Eric Greene, author of "Planet of the Apes as American Myth"
    DISC TWO
    Exploring the Apes:

    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" promo (1998)
    - "Behind the Planet of the Apes" 2hr documentary
    - "Planet of the Apes Makeup Test with Edward G. Robinson" from 1966
    - Roddy McDowall home movies
    - "Planet Of The Apes" dailies and outtakes (no audio)
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(1967 NATO Presentation) featurette
    - "Planet Of The Apes"(Original 1968 making-of) featurette
    - "A Look Behind the Planet of the Apes" (1972) featurette
    - Don Taylor Directs "Escape From The Planet of the Apes"
    - J. Lee Thompson Directs "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    Publicity:
    Original Theatrical Trailers
    - Teaser trailer
    - Theatrical trailer
    - "Beneath the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Escape from the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes"
    - "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
    Film Review (1968)
    - 2 text reviews for the film(from The Hollywood Reporter and Life)
    Theatrical posters
    Galleries:
    - Original sketches by Costume designer Morton Haack
    - Still gallery
    Ape Phenomenon
    - "Apes Merchandise" a look at various Apes action figures
    - "Ape Collections" with more figurines/rare collectibles grouped by character
  • Subtitles:
    Danish, Dutch, English HoH, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish
    Audio commentaries: Dutch and English
    Text Commentary: Dutch and English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Picture Format:
    Anamorphic
  • TV System:
    PAL
  • Soundtrack(s):
    English DTS
    English Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Case type:
    2-Disc Keep Case
  • Notes:
    This is the 35th Anniversary edition.
    Discs are also encoded R2.
  • Easter eggs:
    Click the right arrow key on the Ape Phenomenon screen, which will highlight one of the ape figures on the screen. Click on enter and a video will play (a TV commercial for the Apes toys, in quite poor condition from a VHS tape with distorted sound).

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    OVERALL: Draw

    Between all SE's apart from the French release which has a dubbed soundtrack.

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    CUTS:

    • R1 America - (Fox - Original) - : No cuts
    • R1 America- Fox - Re-issue - No cuts.
    • R1 SE America- Fox - No cuts
    • R2 France - (Fox) - : No cuts
    • R2 SE France - (Fox) - : No cuts
    • R2 Germany - (Fox) - : No cuts
    • R2 Holland - (Fox) - : No cuts
    • R2 SE Holland - (Fox) - : No cuts
    • R2 SE Portugal- Fox - No Cuts
    • R2 United Kingdom - (Fox) - : No cuts
    • R2 SE United Kingdom - (Fox) - : No cuts
    • R4 Australia - (Fox) - : No cuts
    • R4 SE Australia- Fox - No cuts
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    Comparison added by The Rewind Team on August 16th 2001
    Comparison last updated by Samuel_Scott on August 7th 2005

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