xhonzi said:
Planet of the Apes is about white man's fear of losing control of the planet.
Not sure if serious.
Given the film's timing in a turbulent period, and the general imagery (degraded men, like Heston, and hot white chicks) do you suppose that might have actually been a factor in the making of the film, or in its reception?
ps.
I know it's based on some french book. I think that's inconsequential.