Question 1

What was cut from the original script for being too gruesome?

Accepted Answer

An opening scene showing a fugitive ape shot by police, with its body covered in wounds and scars to depict the horrible living conditions of slave apes, was removed for being too gruesome.

Question 2

Why was the ending of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes changed?

Accepted Answer

Poor test screenings led to adding Lisa yelling "NO!" and dubbing in new dialogue by Roddy McDowall to make Caesar more sympathetic and give the film a more hopeful tone.

Question 3

Where were most of the outdoor scenes filmed?

Accepted Answer

The majority of outdoor scenes were shot in and around the University of California, Irvine campus, which was designed by futurist architect William L. Pereira.

Question 4

What was unique about this film's production budget compared to other Planet of the Apes movies?

Accepted Answer

Of all the Planet of the Apes films including revivals, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes had the smallest production budget.

Question 5

What did an original script draft show about the apes' evolution?

Accepted Answer

An original script draft showed more of the rapid evolution of apes from primitive to intelligent and their progression from pets to slaves.

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