Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
The franchise finally bares its teeth
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Planet of the Apes Series Episode 4
After the comedy showcase that was Escape from the Planet of the Apes, viewers probably wouldn’t expect a violent commentary on race relations as a follow-up. But that was exactly what was delivered in the fourth film of the series – Conquest of the Planet of the Apes starring Roddy McDowall returning in the new role of ape revolutionary leader Caesar. This film was heavily modified to be family-friendly for release, but still had a harder edge than the previous films. Does this change of tone fit the series? Listen to this preview, then donate to support Now Playing Podcast podcast to find out!
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