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Missing Link (1988)

PG 91 min  -  Adventure  -   November 1988 (USA)
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A million years ago in Africa: the last of the ape-humans is on flight from the humans, who killed the rest of his clan... See full summary »

Directors:

Carol Hughes, David Hughes

Writers:

Carol Hughes, David Hughes

Stars:

Peter Elliott, Michael Gambon and Brian Abrahams
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Elliott ...
Man-ape
Michael Gambon ...
Narrator (voice)
Brian Abrahams Brian Abrahams
Clive Ashley Clive Ashley
Fred T. Baker Fred T. Baker
Adrian Brett Adrian Brett
David Daley David Daley
Jim Dvorak Jim Dvorak
Dave Holland Dave Holland
Gary Kettel Gary Kettel
Mike Kidson Mike Kidson
Will Menter Will Menter
Chris Redsell Chris Redsell
Colin Thompson Colin Thompson
Andy Warrington Andy Warrington
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A million years ago in Africa: the last of the ape-humans is on flight from the humans, who killed the rest of his clan. Alone, seeking others of his kind, he traverses steps, deserts and mountains until he reaches the coast. But there are already humans, too. Written by Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>  

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Africa | Desert | Chameleon | Snake | Oasis  | See more »

Taglines:

Deep in the past... Lost to all memory... Lies a mystery that has haunted man for a million years.

Genres:

Adventure

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Am Anfang war ... See more »

Filming Locations:

Namibia

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Guber-Peters-Barris Productions, Kane International, Universal Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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References Quest for Fire (1981) See more »