Review of Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) by Jeffrey W — 01 Nov 2011

My favorite ape movie yet, even though the ending is pretty brutal.

This review of Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) was written by Jeffrey W on 01 Nov 2011.

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

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