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Beneath the Planet of the Apes   1970         PG, 95 min. Genre: Action / Sci-Fi Director: Ted Post   Cast: Charlton Heston, James Franciscus, Maurice Evans, Kim Hunter, Linda Harrison, Paul Richards, Victor Buono, James Gregory, Jeff Corey, Natalie Trundy, Thomas Gomez, David Watson, Don Pedro Colley, Tod Andrews, Lou Wagner   This is the first sequel to the popular primate films, and Charlton Heston is back. This time, U.S. astronaut Taylor (Heston) has disappeared while exploring the distant planet that was once ruled by apes. Astronaut Brent (James Franciscus) is sent to rescue him and crash lands on the Planet of the Apes. Taylor's mate Nova (Linda Harrison) rescues Brent and takes him to the ape city where friendly scientists Zira (Kim Hunter) and Cornelius (David Watson) hide them. Adventures abound when they are kidnapped, find Taylor, escape, and then discover the weapon that could prevent the apes from wiping out the world. Cast Charlton Heston Taylor James Franciscus Brent Maurice Evans Dr. Zaius Kim Hunter Zira Linda Harrison Namv Paul Richards Mendez Victor Buono Fat Man James Gregory Ursus Jeff Corey Caspay Natalie Trundy Albina Thomas Gomez Minister David Watson Cornelius Don Pedro Colley Negro Tod Andrews Capt. "Scipper" Maddox Lou Wagner Lucius

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