One Million Years B.C.
“Travel back through time and space to the edge of man's beginnings... discover a savage world whose only law was lust!”
Synopsis
As the Earth wrestles with its agonizing birth, the peoples of this barren and desolate world struggle to survive. Driven by animal instinct they compete against the harsh conditions, their giant predators, and warring tribes. When two people from opposing clans fall in love, existing conventions are shattered forever as each tribe struggles for supremacy and Man embarks on his tortuous voyage of civilization.
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One Million Years BC / Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-05
Top Cast
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Raquel Welch
Loana
John Richardson
Tumak
Percy Herbert
Sakana
Robert Brown
Akhoba
Martine Beswick
Nupondi
Jean Wladon
Ahot
Lisa Thomas
Sura
Yvonne Horner
Ullah
Malya Nappi
Tohana
William Lyon Brown
Payto
Richard James
Young Rock Man
Frank Hayden
1st Rock Man
Terence Maidment
1st Shell Man
Micky De Rauch
1st Shell Girl
David Kossoff
Narrator (uncredited)
Heraclio Niz Mesa
Caveman (uncredited)
James Payne
One of the Cave People (uncredited)
Vic Perrin
Narrator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Carreras
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- One Million Years B.C.
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Michael Carreras, Joseph Frickert, Mickell Novack, George Baker
Mario Nascimbene
Wilkie Cooper
Tom Simpson
Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Carl Toms
Costume Design
Michael Carreras
Screenplay
Tom Simpson
Editor
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Michael Carreras
Producer
Don Chaffey
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is One Million Years B.C. about?
As the Earth wrestles with its agonizing birth, the peoples of this barren and desolate world struggle to survive. Driven by animal instinct they compete against the harsh conditions, their giant predators, and warring tribes. When two people from opposing clans fall in love, existing conventions are shattered forever as each tribe struggles for supremacy and Man embarks on his tortuous voyage of civilization.
Who directed One Million Years B.C.?
One Million Years B.C. was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in One Million Years B.C.?
The principal cast of One Million Years B.C. includes Raquel Welch, John Richardson, Percy Herbert, Robert Brown, Martine Beswick.
When was One Million Years B.C. released and how long is it?
One Million Years B.C. was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for One Million Years B.C.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Million Years B.C. was composed by Mario Nascimbene.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Million Years B.C.?
One Million Years B.C. holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).