Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Other mistake: As the opening credits roll, the helicopter that brought officials in is taking off. Trouble is, the sand is rushing in back under the chopper rather than blowing away from the rotor wash.

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Other mistake: When Cornelius and Zira should escape through the mechanical door that is opened by a knob in the guard's box there is no way that Cornelius could see which knob he should press, because one of the guards has his face turned to the window that they are hiding under.

Revealing mistake: Throughout the film, when the camera goes close to Zira, you can see the line where her wig is glued on.

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Tailor: May I measure your inside leg, sir?
Cornelius: No.

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