Review of Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) by Arjan S — 08 May 2006

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This review of Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) was written by Arjan S on 08 May 2006.

Escape from the Planet of the Apes has generally received positive reviews.

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