Best To Worst: Ranking The 'Planet Of The Apes' Movies. By The Playlist Staff | The. “Battle for the Planet of the Apes” (J. Lee Thomson, 1973) Conquest of the Planet of the Apes is a 1972 science fiction film directed by J. Lee Thompson. It is the fourth of five films in the original Planet of the Apes. Synopsis Edit. Battle for The Planet of the Apes opens to a brief interlude with narrator John Huston as an ape known as The Lawgiver, speaking in the year 2670. Directed by J. Lee Thompson. With Roddy McDowall, Claude Akins, Natalie Trundy, Severn Darden. Ten years after conquering the Earth, ape leader Caesar wants the. This version of Battle for the Planet of the Apes is the uncut version that contains the scenes of the Alpha Omega bomb. These scenes make a clear connection between. Battle for the Planet of the Apes is a 1973 science fiction film and is the fifth entry in the Planet of the Apes series. It was directed by J. Lee. Battle for the Planet of the Apes is a 1973 science fiction film directed by J. Lee Thompson. It is the fifth and final entry in the original Planet of the Apes. Battle For The Planet of The Apes is I think the worst film of the series. I didn't enjoy it as much as the other films and I felt it was a waste. Unlimited Streaming with Amazon Prime Start your 30-day free trial to stream thousands of movies & TV shows included with Prime. Start your free trial The final chapter in the incredible Apes saga. The most suspenseful showdown ever filmed as two civilizations battle for the right to inherit what's left of the earth!.