Escape from the Planet of the Apes

In "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" (1971), time-traveling apes Cornelius, Zira, and Milo escape the destruction of their world and arrive on present-day Earth. As they become celebrities, their presence sparks fear and intrigue among humans. The central conflict arises as the government faces the dilemma of whether to see the apes as friends or foes. The main characters navigate issues of prejudice, power, and survival in this science fiction classic.