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  • Planet of the Apes The Horse Race (Season 1, Episode 9)
  • TV Episode | 60 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Planet of the Apes

The Horse Race (Season 1, Episode 9)
TV Episode | 60 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Virdon agrees to race a chimpanzee Prefect's horse against Urkos best horse, in exchange for a condemned boy's freedom. Urko has never lost a race, but of course, as Virdon finds out, Urko doesn't play fair. Despite Urko's treachery and ...See moreVirdon agrees to race a chimpanzee Prefect's horse against Urkos best horse, in exchange for a condemned boy's freedom. Urko has never lost a race, but of course, as Virdon finds out, Urko doesn't play fair. Despite Urko's treachery and cheating, Virdon prevails in the end. Written by Ape Freak See less
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Director
Writers
David P. Lewis (written by) | Booker Bradshaw (written by) | Howard Dimsdale (executive story consultant) | Joe Ruby (story consultant) & 3 more
Producer
Stan Hough (produced by)
Cinematographer
Editor
Axel Hubert Sr. (as Axel Hubert)
Casting Director
Marvin Paige (casting)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 8, 1974

Release date
Nov 8, 1974 (United States)

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18 cast members
Name Known for
Roddy McDowall
Galen (as Roddy McDowell) Galen (as Roddy McDowell)   See fewer
Ron Harper
Alan Virdon Alan Virdon   See fewer
James Naughton
Pete Burke Pete Burke   See fewer
John Hoyt
Prefect Barlow Prefect Barlow   See fewer
Richard Devon
Zandar Zandar   See fewer
Henry Levin
Prefect Prefect   See fewer
Russ Marin
Damon Damon   See fewer
Meegan King
Gregor Gregor   See fewer
Eldon Burke
Jockey (uncredited) Jockey (uncredited)   See fewer
Wesley Fuller
Kagan (uncredited) Kagan (uncredited)   See fewer
Raven Grey Eagle
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter Ireland
Official (uncredited) Official (uncredited)   See fewer
Lorraine Keeling
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom McDonough
Zilo (uncredited) Zilo (uncredited)   See fewer
Ron Stein
Cage Guard (uncredited) Cage Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Tornatore
Zilo (uncredited) Zilo (uncredited)   See fewer
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