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This singular film from Hammer Studios, set in the Stone Age, has almost no dialogue — the people speak in grunts — but it is strangely effective. Focused on a tribe of cavemen, and specifically a pair of twin brothers who become rivals for the leadership of the tribe following the impact of a devastating earthquake, the human struggles are portrayed fairly realistically (no dinosaurs roaming the earth). Directed by Don Chaffey (Jason and the Argonauts, One Million Years B.C.), whose ability to craft an engaging, human story with mythical characters and beasts was well-proven by the time he undertook this feature. Written by veteran Hammer producer and writer Michael Carreras (The Snorkel, Maniac, One Million Years B.C.), and starring beautiful Julie Ege (The Seven Brothers Meet Dracula), Brian O'Shaughnessey (The Gods Must Be Crazy), and Tony Bonner (Quigley Down Under); another lesser-known film that deserves its cult status. Newly remastered.
Original Release
04/18/1971
US Release
09/01/1971
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Julie Ege | Nala - The Girl / Nala |
Tony Bonner | Toomak - The 'Fair' Boy / Toomak |
Robin John | Rool - The 'Dark' Boy |
Brian O'Shaughnessy | Mak - The Father / Mak |
Sue Wilson | Noo - The Mother / Noo |
Rosalie Crutchley | The Old Crone |
Marcia Fox | The Dumb Girl / The Mute Girl |
Gerard Bonthuys | Young Toomak |
Hans Kiesouw | Young Rool |
Josje Kiesouw | The Young Dumb Girl |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Julie Ege | Nala - The Girl / Nala |
Tony Bonner | Toomak - The 'Fair' Boy / Toomak |
Robin John | Rool - The 'Dark' Boy |
Brian O'Shaughnessy | Mak - The Father / Mak |
Sue Wilson | Noo - The Mother / Noo |
Rosalie Crutchley | The Old Crone |
Marcia Fox | The Dumb Girl / The Mute Girl |
Gerard Bonthuys | Young Toomak |
Hans Kiesouw | Young Rool |
Josje Kiesouw | The Young Dumb Girl |
Beverly Blake | The Young Female Lover / The Young Mistress |
Doon Baide | The Young Male Lover |
Don Leonard | The Old Leader |
Frank Hayden | Zen - The Murderer / Zen |
Rosita Moulan | The Tribal Dancer |
Fred Swart | The Marauder Leader |
Ken Hare | The Leader of the Fair Tribe |
Audrey Allen | Rock Mother |
Debbie Aubrey-Smith | Rock Girl |
Samantha Bates | Rock Girl |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Michael Carreras | Producer |