Review of Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) by Sarah H — 01 Jun 2009

I like how it says Charlton Heston is in it, because he barely is.

This review of Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) was written by Sarah H on 01 Jun 2009.

Beneath the Planet of the Apes has generally received mixed reviews.

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