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Quest for Fire
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Cast
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| Ron Perlman | ... | ||
| Nicholas Kadi | ... |
Gaw
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| Gary Schwartz | ... |
Rouka - The Ulam Tribe
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Naseer El-Kadi | ... |
Nam - The Ulam Tribe
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Franck-Olivier Bonnet | ... |
Aghoo - The Ulam Tribe
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Jean-Michel Kindt | ... |
Lakar - The Ulam Tribe
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Kurt Schiegl | ... |
Faum - The Ulam Tribe
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Brian Gill | ... |
Modoc - The Ulam Tribe
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Terry Fitt | ... |
Hourk - The Ulam Tribe
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Bibi Caspari | ... |
Gammla - The Ulam Tribe
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| Peter Elliott | ... |
Mikr - The Ulam Tribe
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Michelle Leduc | ... |
Matr - The Ulam Tribe
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| Robert Lavoie | ... |
Tsor - The Ulam Tribe
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
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Anthony Burgess created the primitive language for the early humans in this prehistoric adventure about a trio of warriors who travel the savanna, encountering sabre-toothed tigers, mammoths and cannibalistic tribes in search of a flame that would replace the fire their tribe has lost. Written by Keith Loh <loh@sfu.ca>
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A Science Fantasy Adventure.Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
12 February 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$12,500,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Title Card: 80,000 years ago, man's survival in a vast uncharted land depended on the possession of fire. / For those early humans, fire was an object of great mystery, since no one had mastered its creation. Fire had to be stolen from nature, it had to be kept alive - sheltered from wind and rain, guarded from rival tribes. / Fire was a symbol of power and a means of survival. The tribe who possessed fire, possessed life.
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Everything in the film was shot live; there were no optical effects done in post production. See more »Goofs
In one shot the mastodons' faces are completely covered in hair, but in the next shot the hair is gone. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Title Card: 80,000 years ago, man's survival in a vast uncharted land depended on the possession of fire. / For those early humans, fire was an object of great mystery, since no one had mastered its creation. Fire had to be stolen from nature, it had to be kept alive - sheltered from wind and rain, guarded from rival tribes. / Fire was a symbol of power and a means of survival. The tribe who possessed fire, possessed life.
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A peaceful tribe of prehistoric humans, unable to create fire, loose their only source of flame due to another tribe's attack. Three of the tribe leave their home to search for a new source of fire to bring back to their people before the cold climate can take its toll. Their journey brings them not only into contact with other tribes of prehistoric humans at different stages of evolution but also advances their own humanity, as well as teaching them to be "prometheuses" in their own right.
An absolutely fascinating film. Those who are partial to history and anthropology will especially enjoy this. An honest, un-PC look at the origins of the species and the development of humanity through loss, tragedy, hardship, hostile elements and the beginnings of laughter, morality, community service, leadership, friendship and of course, love. A wondrous feat of body language performances as there is no truly discernible language/dialogue spoken. This is a well done, well made film all around.
For those into scenery gazing the beauty of the locations (Canada, Iceland, Kenya, Scotland) alone are worth a rental fee.
Ron Perlman is one of the three male leads/would be prometheuses. Watch the body language! Someone did research! A difficult and impressive (first movie) performance.
Definitely worth a buy (the DVD has two commentaries, one with the director Jean-Jacques Annaud, one with producer Michael Gruskoff, Rae Dawn Chong and Ron Perlman).