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One Million B.C.

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"So amazing you won't believe your eyes!"

Duration

1h 20m

Release

5 Apr 1940

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

One Million B.C. is a 1940 American fantasy film produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak. The film stars Victor Mature as protagonist Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe, Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest, and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Tumak's stern father and leader of the Rock Tribe.

Plot

Tale of prehistoric survival and love between a male and a female belonging to opposing tribes that happen to be at slightly different stages of evolution.

Cast

Victor MatureCarole LandisLon Chaney Jr.

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 5.7/10Rotten Tomatoes: 80%

Details

Director

Hal Roach Jr.Hal Roach

Writers

Mickell NovackGeorge BakerJoseph Frickert

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 3 nominations total

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