Mendez — Beneath the Planet of the Apes Character Profile

About Mendez

Orangutan scholar and philosopher in Ape City, advocates for peace and understanding.

Mendez — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Philosophical discourse, Sign language, Historical knowledge, Diplomacy, Scholarly research

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 7.5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Paul Richards

Appears in

Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Mendez — Narrative Interrogator — Brent (James Franciscus)

  The telepathic leader who extracts information and orchestrates the final ritual.

• Mendez — Conflict Captor — Nova (Linda Harrison)

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

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