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The last film in the original Apes franchise is also the most disappointing. Roddy McDowall returns as Caesar, trying to lead apes and humans in peaceful coexistence. It’s interesting to see how the movie ties into all the previous installments, but it doesn’t bring anything new to the table. It also looks and feels cheap. Budget cuts make the final battle look like a minor skirmish, and the sets and makeup are subpar, too. For Apes fans, there may be just enough of the old charm to make watching worthwhile. Singer Paul Williams is cute as a wise orangutan, and John Huston makes a brief appearance. With Claude Akins and Lew Ayres.