(English title: Escape from the Planet of the Apes ) is the 1971 sci-fi sequel that flips the script on the original franchise. Directed by Don Taylor , it serves as the third installment in the original series. Plot Overview
After the destruction of Earth in the future, chimpanzee scientists (Roddy McDowall) and Zira (Kim Hunter) escape through a time warp in a salvaged spacecraft. They arrive in 1970s Los Angeles, where they initially become media celebrities. However, as the government learns of the future ape-dominated world, fascination turns to fear and persecution. Key Details Release Date: May 21, 1971.
The film's ending sets up a major time loop that grounds the remainder of the series.
Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Bradford Dillman, Natalie Trundy, Eric Braeden, and Ricardo Montalbán.