The Missing Link
Le Chaînon manquant
“An Hysterical Historical Account Of The Birth Of Civilisation”
Synopsis
A woman in prehistoric times gives birth to twins, one of whom is rejected by the tribe and adopted by a brontosaurus and a talkative pterodactyl.
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Picha - The Missing Link (FULL SOUNDTRACK ALBUM)
Type: Clip • Published 2022-05-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Picha
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Dura, Picha, Jean Colette, Pierre Bartier, Michel Gast
- Original Score
- Paul Fishman, Roy Budd
- Original Title
- Le Chaînon manquant
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Pils Film, SND
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Picha
Christian Dura, Picha, Jean Colette, Pierre Bartier, Michel Gast
Paul Fishman, Roy Budd
Michel Gast, Picha, Jenny Gérard
Department Leadership Roster
Picha
Director
Christian Dura
Writer
Picha
Writer
Jean Colette
Writer
Pierre Bartier
Writer
Michel Gast
Writer
Michel Gast
Producer
Picha
Producer
Jenny Gérard
Producer
Roy Budd
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Missing Link
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What is The Missing Link about?
A woman in prehistoric times gives birth to twins, one of whom is rejected by the tribe and adopted by a brontosaurus and a talkative pterodactyl.
Who directed The Missing Link?
The Missing Link was directed by Picha.
Who stars in The Missing Link?
The principal cast of The Missing Link includes Ron Venable, John Graham, Bob Kaliban, Christopher Guest, Clark Warren.
When was The Missing Link released and how long is it?
The Missing Link was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Missing Link?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Missing Link was composed by Paul Fishman, Roy Budd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Missing Link?
The Missing Link holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).