Quest for Fire (1982)
Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins
Synopsis: During the Ice Age, the fire used by a clan of cavemen is extinguished during a battle. Subsequently, three members leave in search of new embers to renew their flame. This journey proves to be more event-filled than expected, however; for example, they rescue a young cavewoman from... During the Ice Age, the fire used by a clan of cavemen is extinguished during a battle. Subsequently, three members leave in search of new embers to renew their flame. This journey proves to be more event-filled than expected, however; for example, they rescue a young cavewoman from cannibalistic savages and she leads them to her tribe, where the trio learns the secrets of fire -- and love. [More]
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Starring: Everett McGill, Rae Dawn Chong, Ron Perlman, Nameer El-Kadi
DVD Info
Release:
Mar 4, 2003
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- Anamorphic Widescreen
- Single Side - Dual Layer
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary - 1. Jean-Jacques Annaud - Director
- 2. Rae Dawn Chong - Star
- 3. Michael Gruskoff - Star
- 4. Ron Pearlman - Star
- Featurette
Text/Galleries:
- Stills/Photos (15)
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Reviews
Quest for Fire takes us back 80,000 years to probe early human aggression, territoriality, dominance and education.
Despite the film’s occasional goofy turns, by the end, chances are, you’ll be rooting for the Ulam to work out that nifty little stick-rubbing trick for themselves.


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