[wind Blowing]
[Animal Horn Blows]
[ Blows Horn ]
[Thunder Crashes]
[Announcer] Return to the Planet of the Apes.
Here comes Urko. You think we should salute?
That would be foolish. He's no longer our general.
- Good morning, General. - Do you mock me, Private?
Don't you know those bloated bureaucrats in the Simian Senate:.
took away my rank for three months?
You will always be my general, sir.
You're a smart soldier.
Colonel Rotok is your leader now.
- You must obey only him. - Yes, sir.
Obey, Colonel Rotok. Remember that.
Obey! Obey! Obey!
I have to confess, Cornelius...
I could let myself feel sorry for him.
Sorry for General Urko? Don't be ridiculous.
Well, how would you feel if the Senate voted...
to take away our laboratory for three months?
Firstly, the Senate has no reason to punish us for cruelty and disobedience.
Secondly, Urko deserves to lose his rank and forfeit his pay.
But General Urko...
is still a simian being...
and must have normal feelings of shame.
The facts dispute your theory, Zira.
If you wanna feel sorry for someone:.
think what could happen to the humanoids when Urko gets back in to power
You mean, if he wants revenge for his disgrace?
- Precisely. - Then we'll just have to keep him out of power.
- The book. - What book?
The ancient humanoid book I found in the archaeological digs.
It proves that humanoids preceded apes on Earth.
Perfect. Now that Urko is out of power...
we could risk the journey to the High Mountain Apes...
and get the book out of hiding.
Blue Eyes and his astronaut friends could help us.
We could fly to the mountains in their flying machine...
and return in time for the next session of the Senate.
Brilliant. Every time I think I married you for your beautiful eyes...
you do something that reminds me I was really attracted to your exceptional brain.
I could say the same about you, Zira.
If you do, you'll hurt my feelings.
- Is this where we leave the road? - Correct.
The humanoid village is over those hills.
It will be such a pleasure to visit our humanoid friends...
without fearing an attack from General Urko.
[Urko]I cannot just sit by for three months, Colonel Rotok.
What about Dr. Zaius and the Senate?
They are fools. In three months, the humanoid defenses will be completed.
Our army would have great difficulty moving against a fortress.
When the humanoids are strong, the Senate will see that I am right.
- But then it would be too late. - What can we do?
Here. The unprotected west flank of New Valley.
From this point, you will carry out my plan for the attack.
You want me to lead the army?
It is your responsibility as acting general.
- I do not have experience. - You have only to follow my instructions.
This operation must be the most carefully guarded secret in Ape City
Every humanoid must be captured if we are to be safe from Blue Eyes.
- You're sure the troops will follow me? - Of course.
And when the campaign is over, we'll both be national heroes.
You'll be General Urko once more.
No, you'll be general.
- I'll be president. - To victory.
Total victory over Zaius, over the Senate...
over the humanoids.
Another six months we'll have all the comforts of home.
Yeah, Daniel Boone's home.
- What's that? - Urko's men?
No, looks like Cornelius and Zira.
- Why would they risk coming here? - Let's find out.
[ Cornelius ] There is no risk,Jeff.
Urko has been stripped of all his power.
He can't lead his army against you.
That's the best news I've heard since we landed.
This gives us the perfect opportunity to retrieve the ancient book.
- [Judy.] what book? - The one I found...
that proves humanoids were actually civilized before apes.
Cornelius and I hid it with the Mountain Apes, Judy.
It's the one piece of solid evidence...
that could convince the Senate to grant your people full rights...
and end Urko's senseless attacks.
You think your Senate is ready for such a step?
- [Cornelius] we have to start sometime. - But we have to act now...
while Urko can't stop us.
Here's my attack plan, Colonel. Follow it exactly.
Everything depends on you now.
The military future of apedom is in your hands.
Men, you are about to embark on the most important mission...
ever assigned to an ape soldier.
From this moment, there will be no communication with anyone:.
including your families or officials of government.
Let those humanoid lovers find it out after I have the upper hand.
Move out!
[ Bill ] I agree with you, Zira.
This would be a good time to go back and get the book.
But it's 600 miles away, a month's journey.
The mountains there are impassable, and the weather is treacherous.
No problem, Bill. You can fly there in a few hours.
- Fly? - In the aircraft.
- Isn't that a wonderful idea? - I'm afraid not, Zira.
Those peaks are too rugged.
There'd be no place to land.
- Then you'll just have to walk. - That could take weeks.
We'd miss the next Senate meeting.
There must be some way.
Where's that flying balloon? Perhaps we could use it again. It worked before.
Let's go look at it.
[Judy.] You mean that pile of junk carried you to Kygoor's mountain?
-[Cornelius] when it was filled with air - It'll need patching...
- but I think it'll work. - You'll never get me up in that thing.
Really? The way you love the airplane...
I'd have thought you couldn't wait to balloon.
- I could wait forever. - Come on, everybody. Give me a hand.
Halt! Officers, report to the Command Post.
[Ape] Establish your defense perimeters.
[Ape #2] Secure communications.
We will bivouac here. Lieutenant, arrange for reconnaissance.
Yes, sir. We should be about four miles from the humanoid fortification.
Sergeant, send out a scouting party to verify our position.
This isn't a balloon. It's one big patch.
This time I'm going to insist that Cornelius stay on the ground.
I must go, Zira. Only Bill and I know the way.
And we want the High Lama to realize that apes and humanoids are together on this.
I don't know if I can go through that terrible waiting...
while you hang in thin air.
[Cornelius] we made one safe journey we’ll make another
- [Zira]Please don’t go. - Relax, Zira.
There's nothing to fear. Let's inflate the balloon.
- [Zira]I'm too nervous to watch. - Then close your eyes.
That makes me even more nervous.
- Ready up there? - [Bill]Ready.!
- How's the wind? - North by northeast. Perfect.
Then you're off!
- What's that? - Let's get out of here before it spots us.
[ Shrieking ]
- We're being attacked. - [ Shrieking ]
Watch those claws. If he rips the fabric, we'll fall like a rock.
[ Shrieking ]
Quick, Cornelius. Over on the other side.
[ Shrieking ]
They saved themselves.
That time.
[ Shrieking ]
[wind whistling]
If we could only reach that cloud.
- You think it's thick enough to hide in? - What else can we try?
Lighten the load. Throw our provisions over the side.
[ Shrieking ]
I know a better place to throw them.
We're rising. Now if we can only reach that cloud before his next dive.
[ Shrieking ]
They've made the creature angrier.
[Shrieking]
Don't make a sound.
[ Shrieking ]
- [Jeff]I think they’re safe. - [Zira]I hope you're right.
I don't think I could handle any more danger to Cornelius.
The humanoids have a ball that floats in the sky.
- Impossible. - It's true, Colonel. Both of us saw it.
- [ Colonel ] You think it is some new weapon? - We don't know what it is.
- What direction was it floating? - We did not wait to see.
We were afraid it would find us.
Maybe we ought to wait and find out what it is before we attack.
No. Urko's orders are to attack at dawn.
Did you locate the opening into the humanoid valley?
We fled when we saw that sky thing.
There isn't time to send another scouting party.
We must follow Urko's plan to the letter.
That means this army will march all night...
until we find the way into their valley.
Not there, you fools. I want it on that ridge.
But, Colonel, that boulder blocks our path.
- Blast it away. - Yes, sir
- Take cover, men! - [ Hissing ]
- What's that? - Thunder?
I don't think so. Let's check it out and see.
- I'm going with you. - No. You must keep out of sight.
Good work. Now put that howitzer where I said.
- Colonel, the men can't see to build their em battlements. - Tell them to use flares.
But won't that warn the humanoids?
I want them warned. The more frightened they are, the quicker they'll surrender.
But Zira told us that Urko has been stripped of his power.
It may not be Urko, but that is Urko's army.
Lieutenant, we have to block that dry wash.
It's the one way the humanoids could escape.
- Dynamite, sir? - No.
we may need the rest of it to destroy their caves.
There's a better way. Fill the wash with gasoline drums.
Prepare the fuses on those drums.
I want them ready to be lighted.
- It's Urko's army all right. - Urko is nothing more than a scheming outlaw.
Wait till I report this to the Senate.
The Senate can't help us now. We have to save ourselves.
- How? We have no weapons. - We have one weapon.
The airplane. And I'm going to sneak through their lines and get it.
You're going to need a diversion. I'll come with you.
You can't go out there. It's too dangerous.
[Jeff] It will be more dangerous for the whole village if we don't.
Stay down! Stay down, everyone!
Jeff and Judy. will help us.
- Artillery, are you ready? - Ready. Colonel
- Infantry? - Prepared to attack, sir.
I don't think Judy made it. Get down, everybody! They're going to attack!
- Light the gasoline. - [ Hissing ]
[Rotok] Move out, men. To final victory!
[Airplane Dive-bombing]
Let's get out of here before it spots us!
Lieutenant, stop those cowards!
Stop, men! Hold your ground!
Come back! You are soldiers. Keep your weapons. Fight!
They're running.
You were wonderful.
I didn't see a soldier left in the valley.
- Did you see the snake-bird while you were up there? - No.
You suppose he went after the balloon?
- That's what I'm afraid of. - Poor Cornelius.
What good is it for me to be safe when he's in danger?
[Thunderclap]
- Hold on tight, Bill. - My hands are freezing.
Look out for that peak!
[Thunderclap]
I don't remember it being this cold.
We can survive the cold But I'm worried about the lightning.
[Thunderclap]
At least when it flashes, we can see something.
Look down there. It's Kygoor's temple.
Set her down, Bill, before we drift off target.
Not too fast, Bill.
- Look, there's the ice-ape. - Now we know where we are.
Let's hope Kygoor still smiles on us.
[ Knocking ]
Who comes to the temple of Kygoor?
Your friends, O Lama. Do you not remember us?
You will be in my mind and heart through all eternity.
Welcome, Cornelius. Welcome, Bill.
- Thank you, O worthy one. - [Bill] we are honored by your hospitality
Why have you returned, my friends?
Worthy one, we have come for the ancient book.
The time has come to bring it out of hiding and bring freedom to the humanoids.
We fled to the High Mountains to gain our freedom.
We serve all creatures who seek the full unfoldment of their souls.
[Bill] with Kygoor guarding it, I’m sure the book is safe.
We must seek Kygoor's blessing. O Kygoor, Kygoor.
Most mighty Kygoor, we thank you for guarding the ancient book of the humanoids.
Surround these travelers with your strength.
Thank you, O Lama. Thank you, O Kygoor.
- Is the book all right? - [ Cornelius ] Perfect.
[Bill] That should make the Senate understand the true history of Earth.
We will chant prayers for this book...
to bring happiness and peace across the planet.
Will you stay the night, my friends? we will have a feast in your honor
Thank you, Highest One. It will be good to relax and forget our struggles.
- What's that? - [ Shrieking ]
[Cornelius] I thought we were rid of that monster
[ Shrieking ]
[Bill] There's no cloud to hide in this time.
- And nothing to fight with. - [ Shrieking Continues ]
His talons will cut the cable.
Have no fear. We are Kygoor's children.
[Shrieking]
[Bill] Those claws are like swords.
[ Shrieking ]
[Shrieking]
[ Shrieking Continues ]
- [ Roars ] - [ Shrieking ]
- [Shrieking] - [Roars]
What if he pulls Kygoor off the mountain?
- [ Roars ] - [ Shrieking ]
- Thank you, Kygoor. - Thank you.
[Cornelius] I think he needs medical attention.
He's hurt. Get us back up there. We'll take care of him.
Kygoor is grateful for your intelligent skill, my friends.
[ Cornelius ] And we are grateful for his strength.
[ Bill ] My people will honor you both and always be thankful for your help.
We learn in Kygoor's temple that all creatures are here...
to help one another
May we return someday with more of our friends?
- [Lama] we will wait and watch for such a happy occasion. - Thank you, worthy one.
Have a safe journey, my brave friends.
[ Cornelius ] We're grateful for everything.
[Bill] Don't drop the book, Cornelius.
Sorry, Bill. I wasn't thinking.
With that book, we can change the history of the planet.
Peacefully, I hope. Peacefully.