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Release Date:
12 February 1982 (USA) moreTagline:
A Science Fantasy Adventure.Plot:
This story takes place in prehistoric time when three prehistoric tribesmen search for a new fire source. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 10 wins & 7 nominations moreUser Comments:
They say there's no accounting for taste... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Everett McGill | ... | Naoh |
 | Ron Perlman | ... | Amoukar |
 | Nicholas Kadi | ... | Gaw (as Nameer El-Kadi) |
 | Rae Dawn Chong | ... | Ika |
| Gary Schwartz | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Rouka |
| Naseer El-Kadi | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Nam |
| Franck-Olivier Bonnet | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Aghoo |
| Jean-Michel Kindt | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Lakar |
| Kurt Schiegl | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Faum |
| Brian Gill | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Modoc |
| Terry Fitt | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Hourk |
| Bibi Caspari | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Gammla |
 | Peter Elliott | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Mikr |
| Michelle Leduc | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Matr |
 | Robert Lavoie | ... | The Ulam Tribe - Tsor |
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Quest for Fire (International: English title) (Philippines: English title)The War of Fire (International: English title) (literal title)
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:M18 | Spain:13 | UK:15 (cut) | Iceland:16 | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Denmark:15 | New Zealand:R13 (re-rating) | Australia:MA (re-rating) | Australia:R (original rating) | Argentina:18 | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec)Fun Stuff
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The special features and commentary state that there are only two species of hominids in the movie, Homo-sapiens and Neanderthal. Naoh and Ika are Homo-sapiens; however, the director commentary states that Ika's people are "more evolved". The other species, the Ape-like creatures, are representing Neanderthal man. If using the shooting locations as a reference; Naoh is from Scotland, Ika is from Kenya, and of course the Neanderthals are from Germany. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Wire attached to moth as it flies over the fire. moreFAQ
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I saw this film (on VHS rental) so long ago I might have been in it. My (ex) wife & friends thought it was stupid - "What's going on? Nobody's saying anything". I found it mesmerising and have been looking for it ever since (car boot sales, Ebay etc).
OK, if you've two adjacent brain cells, you'll spot the anachronisms and the cheap effects, but credit where it's due for originality and balls - to the director and the backers.
If you're sick of hype and tripe, find it. If you're hooked intravenously to Hollywood pap (as 99.999% of the world's population seem to be) then give it a miss.
Just my 2p.