Space astronauts vs. corrupt gorilla bookies in a rigged horse race. Yes, really.
The fugitives Burke, Virdon and Galen try to save the life of a human blacksmith and his son, whom gorilla leader Urko has threatened with death should his horse lose another race. The trio also attempt to expose a crooked gorilla by framing him in a plot to kill Urko. [The third of five telefilms edited from episodes of the 1974 TV series; this film combines the episodes "The Horse Race" and "The Tyrant"]
Practical Effects
The horse race is actual horses, bless them.
Costume
Gorilla military uniforms are giving community theater.
Director
Ralph Senensky
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This TV movie stitches together 'The Horse Race' and 'The Tyrant' from the 1974 series, which was cancelled after 14 episodes due to budget battles.
The gorilla military corruption plot accidentally predicts every sports betting scandal ever—minus the ape makeup, usually.
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