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Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

20196.81h 26m

Overview

Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.

Directed by William Conlin
Written by Thomas R. Burman
Produced by Harlene Conlin
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Top Cast

Matt Winston

Matt Winston

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Rick Baker

Rick Baker

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Greg Nicotero

Greg Nicotero

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Tom Woodruff Jr.

Tom Woodruff Jr.

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Lou Wagner

Lou Wagner

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Howard Berger

Howard Berger

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Bill Corso

Bill Corso

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Alec Gillis

Alec Gillis

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Vincent Van Dyke

Vincent Van Dyke

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Thomas R. Burman

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Themes & Keywords

cinema history

About Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film

Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film is a documentary film released in 2019 exploring themes of cinema history. Directed by William Conlin, it stars Matt Winston, Rick Baker, Greg Nicotero. Fifty years after its release, the special effects makeup team behind Planet of the Apes reflect on making the iconic film.

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