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- BFI identifier7006433
- Date2011 (Copyright)
2011-08-11 (Release) - Production countryUSA, Hungary, United Kingdom, Canada
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- SynopsisAction, drama, science fiction. Will Rodman is working on a cure for Alzheimer's by performing tests on apes. The first test subject is Caesar and this 'cure' genetically modifies his way of thinking to create a new breed of ape with human-like intelligence. Caesar learns well, but human authority continues to test him and contain him. In response to abuse from visitors, he eventually proves smart enough to break free from his cage and release the cure among other apes. Millions of apes begin to foment revolution. Soon, war breaks out between humans and apes. (Synopsis)
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- CreditsDirected by: Rupert Wyatt
© in all territories: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
© in all territories: Dune Entertainment III LLC
view all - CastJames Franco (Will Rodman)
Freida Pinto (Caroline Aranha)
John Lithgow (Charles Rodman)
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Title
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Original)
EIDR identifier
10.5240/B3E3-EF49-0432-26E1-D310-JCategory
FictionThis work is included in the BFI Filmography.
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Work - 7006433 - 2011 (Copyright)
USA - Film - Fiction
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