During the Ice Age, the fire used by a clan of cavemen is extinguished during a battle. Subsequently, three members leave in search of new embers to renew their flame. This journey proves to be more event-filled than expected, however; for example, they rescue a young cavewoman from cannibalistic savages and she leads them to her tribe, where the trio learns the secrets of fire -- and love.
A prehistoric odyssey set at the dawn of mankind, when the first proto-humans let their fire go out and are forced to search for more across an untamed world. Well researched and realistic. Academy Award Nominations: Best Make-Up.
The special language spoken by the actors was created by the technical advisor, Anthony Burgess.
Filmed in Kenya, Scotland, Iceland, and Canada.
Copyright 1982 20th Century Fox.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen
Single Side - Dual Layer
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Jean-Jacques Annaud - Director
2. Rae Dawn Chong - Star
3. Michael Gruskoff - Star
4. Ron Pearlman - Star
Featurette
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Review 1:
"...QUEST FOR FIRE is more than just a hugely entertaining science lesson, although it certainly is that. It's also a touching, funny and suspenseful drama..."
Source: New York Times
p.C4 02/12/1982
Review 2:
4 stars out of 5 -- "[I]t delves into the filth of our forefather's existence, revealing the cruelty of their struggle to survive. There's also a heart-rending love story, humour, and the titular action-packed quest..."
Source: Total Film
p.115 10/01/2006
Review 3:
"The film is so well crafted and has such a relentless narrative drive that it quickly becomes absorbing."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.91 10/01/2006
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