One Million B.C.

One Million B.C. was an American fantasy motion picture released by United Artists in 1940. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak.

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American - Fantasy - Motion picture - United Artists - 1940

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The film stars Victor Mature as Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe. Co-starring is Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest. The film was one of the first to portray primitive humans in any sort of a serious manner.

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Victor Mature - Cave man - Carole Landis

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One Million B.C. was a popular success and was nominated for two Academy Awards for its special effects and musical score.

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Academy Awards - Special effects - Musical score

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The film was remade in 1966 as One Million Years B.C. starring John Richardson as Tumak and Raquel Welch as Loana.

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1966 - One Million Years B.C. - John Richardson - Raquel Welch

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