The Land That Time Forgot
“THE ADVENTURE YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!”
Synopsis
During World War I, a German U-boat sinks a British passenger ship and takes the survivors aboard. After getting lost in fog, the submarine surfaces near the unknown island of Caprona, a lost world where they find dinosaurs and Neanderthals.
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The Land That Time Forgot (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Doug McClure
Bowen Tyler
John McEnery
Captain Von Schoenvorts
Susan Penhaligon
Lisa Clayton
Keith Barron
Bradley
Anthony Ainley
Dietz
Godfrey James
Borg
Bobby Parr
Ahm
Declan Mulholland
Olson
Colin Farrell
Whiteley
Ben Howard
Benson
Roy Holder
Plesser
Andrew McCulloch
Sinclair
Ron Pember
Jones
Grahame Mallard
Deusett
Andrew Lodge
Reuther
Stanley McGeagh
Hiller
Steve James
First Sto-Lu
Brian Hall
Schwartz
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$625K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.05x
+$3.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Moorcock, James Cawthorn
- Original Score
- Douglas Gamley
- Original Title
- The Land That Time Forgot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $625K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.4M
- Production Studios
- Land Associates, Amicus Productions, Edgar Rice Burroughs, British Lion Films, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Connor
Michael Moorcock, James Cawthorn, Edgar Rice Burroughs
Douglas Gamley
Alan Hume
John Ireland
John Dark, Max Rosenberg, Robert H. Greenberg, Milton Subotsky
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Moorcock
Screenplay
Kevin Connor
Director
James Cawthorn
Screenplay
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Douglas Gamley
Original Music Composer
Maurice Carter
Production Design
Julie Harris
Costume Design
John Dark
Producer
Max Rosenberg
Producer
John Ireland
Editor
Milton Subotsky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Land That Time Forgot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Land That Time Forgot about?
During World War I, a German U-boat sinks a British passenger ship and takes the survivors aboard. After getting lost in fog, the submarine surfaces near the unknown island of Caprona, a lost world where they find dinosaurs and Neanderthals.
Who directed The Land That Time Forgot?
The Land That Time Forgot was directed by Kevin Connor.
Who stars in The Land That Time Forgot?
The principal cast of The Land That Time Forgot includes Doug McClure, John McEnery, Susan Penhaligon, Keith Barron, Anthony Ainley.
When was The Land That Time Forgot released and how long is it?
The Land That Time Forgot was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Land That Time Forgot?
The Land That Time Forgot had a reported production budget of $625K and grossed $4.4M at the worldwide box office (7.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Land That Time Forgot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Land That Time Forgot was composed by Douglas Gamley.
Is The Land That Time Forgot based on a book or true story?
The Land That Time Forgot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Land That Time Forgot?
The Land That Time Forgot holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).