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In 1987, television producer [[Sandy Frank]] edited together several episodes of the series, including the first and last episodes, into a 94-minute feature version called '''''Time of the Apes'''''.<ref>Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 308.</ref> Syndicated to broadcast and cable outlets, this compilation film was also released on [[VHS]] by [[Celebrity Home Entertainment]]'s Just for Kids Home Video in mid-1988.
In 1987, television producer [[Sandy Frank]] edited together several episodes of the series, including the first and last episodes, into a 94-minute feature version called '''''Time of the Apes'''''.<ref>Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 308.</ref> Syndicated to broadcast and cable outlets, this compilation film was also released on [[VHS]] by [[Celebrity Home Entertainment]]'s Just for Kids Home Video in mid-1988.


The movie was then featured twice on ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'', originally on [[WUCW|KTMA]] in 1989,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mst3kinfo.com/?p=7750 |title=Episode guide: K17- Time of the Apes « Satellite News |work=mst3kinfo.com |year=2011 |accessdate=January 31, 2011}}</ref> and then later as part of season 3 in 1991 on [[Comedy Central]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mst3kinfo.com/daddyo/di_306.html |title=Daddy-O's Drive-In Dirt - Episode 306 |work=mst3kinfo.com |year=2011 |accessdate=31 January 2011}}</ref>
The movie was then featured twice on ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]'', originally on [[WUCW|KTMA]] in 1989,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mst3kinfo.com/?p=7750 |title=Episode guide: K17- Time of the Apes « Satellite News |work=mst3kinfo.com |year=2011 |accessdate=January 31, 2011}}</ref> and then later as episode 6 of season 3 in 1991 on [[Comedy Central]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.mst3kinfo.com/daddyo/di_306.html |title=Daddy-O's Drive-In Dirt - Episode 306 |work=mst3kinfo.com |year=2011 |accessdate=31 January 2011}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 03:42, 4 April 2023

Saru no Gundan (SFドラマ 猿の軍団[NB 1], Army of the Apes[NB 2]) is a 1974 Japanese science fiction television series. Not connected to Pierre Boulle's Planet of the Apes, it was produced by Tsuburaya Productions, and shot on 16mm film in color.[1] The series ran on Tokyo Broadcasting System from October 6, 1974, to March 30, 1975, lasting a total of 26 episodes.

Summary

A female scientist named Kazuko Izumi and two young children, Jiro Sakaki and Yurika, mistakenly travel through time to a future, where the planet Earth is now ruled by human-sized, anthropomorphic apes. The trio struggle to find a way to get back home to the 20th century, with the help of one surviving human, Godo, and their little ape friend, Pepe.

Cast

  • Reiko Tokunaga as Kazuko Izumi
  • Hiroko Saito as Yurika
  • Masaaki Kaji as Jirō Sakaki
  • Tetsuya Ushio as Gōdo
  • Baku Hatakeyama as Gebâ
  • Kazue Takita as Pepe
    • Kouko Kagawa as the voice of Pepe
  • Hitoshi Omae as Bippu
  • Noboru Nakaya as Dr. Takagi[2]

Staff

  • Original Work: Sakyo Komatsu, Koji Tanaka, Yuitsune Toyota
  • Producers: Yuichi Takahashi, Masaru Tadakuma (TBS Film Club)
  • Screenplay: Keiichi Abe, Bunzo Wakatsuki, Shigemitsu Taguchi, Kiyosumi Fukasawa
  • Music: Toshiaki Tsushima
  • Photography: Yoshihiro Mori
  • Lighting: Daisuke Hiragawa
  • Art: Toyoichi Ohashi
  • Assistant Directors: Masao Minowa, Takashi Okano
  • Chiefs of Production: Kiyoshi Nanjo, Takashi Yamanaka
  • Editor: Kisho Kobayashi
  • Opticals: Michihisa Miyashige
  • Mixers: Koshiro Jimbo, Hideo Takebe, Yoshiro Sako
  • Scripter Girls: Yoshiko Sekine, Hiroko Toma, Chiyo Miyakoshi, Keiko Suzuka, Michiko Koike
  • Makeup: Kosuke Tamiya
  • Assistant Producer: Naoyuki Eto
  • Visual Effects: Den Film Effects
  • Costumes by: Toho Costumes
  • Recording: Nikkatsu Film Studio
  • Effect: Nikkatsu Effects
  • Development: P.C.L
  • Cooperation Dogashima Komatsu View Hotel, Kawaguchiko Wild Monkey Park
  • Special technology: Kazuo Sagawa
  • Directors: Kiyosumi Fukasawa, Atsushi Okunaka, Shunichiro Kazuki, Sogoro Tsuchiya

Production

The series is a co-production of Tsuburaya Productions and Tokyo Broadcasting System. It developed by Keiichi Abe and directed by Kiyosumi Fukazawa, with music by Toshiaki Tsushima.[3]

Time of the Apes

In 1987, television producer Sandy Frank edited together several episodes of the series, including the first and last episodes, into a 94-minute feature version called Time of the Apes.[4] Syndicated to broadcast and cable outlets, this compilation film was also released on VHS by Celebrity Home Entertainment's Just for Kids Home Video in mid-1988.

The movie was then featured twice on Mystery Science Theater 3000, originally on KTMA in 1989,[5] and then later as episode 6 of season 3 in 1991 on Comedy Central.[6]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ エスエフドラマ さるのぐんだん; esuefu dorama saru no gundan
  2. ^ SF Drama: Army of the Apes

References

  1. ^ Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 380.
  2. ^ Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 380.
  3. ^ Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 380.
  4. ^ Galbraith, Stuart (1994). Japanese Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. McFarland. p. 308.
  5. ^ "Episode guide: K17- Time of the Apes « Satellite News". mst3kinfo.com. 2011. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
  6. ^ "Daddy-O's Drive-In Dirt - Episode 306". mst3kinfo.com. 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
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