Farewell to the Planet of the Apes
“Startling conclusion!”
Overview
When the astronauts Burke and Virdon, with their chimp companion Galen, are captured in a fishing village that employs human slave labor, they must prove their worth as fishermen or be sacrificed to the 'gods of the sea,' or what the men call sharks. Escaping from the forced labor camp, the trio become involved in a plot to develop a glider to drop a fragmentation bomb on the gorilla council. [The fifth of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "Tomorrow's Tide" and "Up Above the World So High"]
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Farewell to the Planet of the Apes?
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes was directed by John Meredyth LucasDon McDougall.
Where was Farewell to the Planet of the Apes produced?
It was produced by companies including 20th Century Fox Television in United States of America.
Farewell to the Planet of the Apes Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Farewell to the Planet of the Apes wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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