Dr. Otto Hasslein — Escape from the Planet of the Apes Character Profile

About Dr. Otto Hasslein

Ruthless presidential advisor fearing ape dominance.

Dr. Otto Hasslein — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Scientific analysis, Political manipulation, Interrogation

• Strength: 4.5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 7.5/10
• Morality: 2/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Eric Braeden

Appears in

Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Dr. Otto Hasslein — Conflict Arch Enemy — Cornelius (Roddy McDowall)

  Ideological and physical adversaries representing human fear versus ape survival.

• Dr. Otto Hasslein — Professional Advisor — The President (William Windom)

  A formal advisory role where Hasslein pushes for aggressive containment.

• Dr. Otto Hasslein — Conflict Coercer — Dr. Lewis Dixon (Bradford Dillman)

  Hasslein forces Dixon into unethical actions, straining their professional rapport.

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