Nova — Beneath the Planet of the Apes Character Profile

About Nova

Feral human woman who befriends Taylor in the original 1968 film

Nova — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Survival, Empathy, Tracking

• Strength: 4.5/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 5.5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Linda Harrison

Appears in

Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Nova — Alliance Teammate — Brent (James Franciscus)

  Survivors who rely on each other to navigate the ape civilization and subterranean ruins.

• Nova — Social Companion — Taylor (Charlton Heston)

  A bonded pair whose emotional connection breaks the telepathic mind control.

• Nova — Conflict Captor — Mendez (Paul Richards)

  Nova is held prisoner by the telepathic leader who seeks to control her.

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• Mendez (Paul Richards)
• Caspay (Jeff Corey)
• Cornelius (David Watson)
• Fat Man (Victor Buono)
• Albina (Natalie Trundy)
• Ursus (James Gregory)
• Negro (Don Pedro Colley)
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