One Million B.C.
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Synopsis
One Million B.C. is a 1940 American fantasy film produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak. The film stars Victor Mature as protagonist Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe, Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest, and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Tumak's stern father and leader of the Rock Tribe.
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Top Cast
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Victor Mature
Tumak
Carole Landis
Loana
Lon Chaney Jr.
Akhoba
John Hubbard
Ohtao
Mamo Clark
Nupondi
Inez Palange
Tohana
Edgar Edwards
Skakana
Nigel De Brulier
Peytow
Conrad Nagel
Narrator
Jacqueline Dalya
Ataf
Mary Gale Fisher
Wandi
Norman Budd
Rock Person
Harry Wilson
Rock Person
John Northpole
Rock Person
Lorraine Rivero
Rock Person
Harold Howard
Rock Person
Ricca Allen
Rock Person
Adda Gleason
Rock Person
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Roach, Hal Roach, Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Mickell Novack, Joseph Frickert, George Baker
- Original Score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Original Title
- One Million B.C.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Roach, Hal Roach, Jr.
Mickell Novack, Joseph Frickert, George Baker
Werner R. Heymann
Norbert Brodine
Ray Snyder
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Roach
Director
Hal Roach, Jr.
Director
Mickell Novack
Screenplay
Joseph Frickert
Screenplay
Hal Roach
Producer
Werner R. Heymann
Original Music Composer
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Ray Snyder
Editor
Harry Black
Costume Design
George Baker
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Million B.C.
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What is One Million B.C. about?
One Million B.C. is a 1940 American fantasy film produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak. The film stars Victor Mature as protagonist Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe, Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest, and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Tumak's stern father and leader of the Rock Tribe.
Who directed One Million B.C.?
One Million B.C. was directed by Hal Roach, Hal Roach, Jr..
Who stars in One Million B.C.?
The principal cast of One Million B.C. includes Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Lon Chaney Jr., John Hubbard, Mamo Clark.
When was One Million B.C. released and how long is it?
One Million B.C. was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for One Million B.C.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Million B.C. was composed by Werner R. Heymann.