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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Jean M. Auel (novel)
John Sayles (writer)
Release Date:
17 January 1986 (USA) more
Tagline:
At the dawn of mankind, a woman led the way.
Plot:
A young Cro-Magnons woman is raised by Neanderthals. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
User Comments:
I watch it again - and again! more (47 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Daryl Hannah | ... | Ayla | |
| Pamela Reed | ... | Iza | |
| James Remar | ... | Creb | |
| Thomas G. Waites | ... | Broud | |
| John Doolittle | ... | Brun | |
| Curtis Armstrong | ... | Goov | |
| Martin Doyle | ... | Grod | |
| Tony Montanaro | ... | Zoug | |
| Mike Muscat | ... | Dorv | |
| John Wardlow | ... | Droog | |
| Keith Wardlow | ... | Crug | |
| Barbara Duncan | ... | Uka | |
| Gloria Lee | ... | Oga | |
| Janne Mortil | ... | Ovra | |
| Lycia Naff | ... | Uba |
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Runtime:
98 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
Iceland:14 | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:11 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Australia:M | UK:15 (video rating)
Filming Locations:
Cathedral Grove, MacMillan Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada more
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Trivia:
A planned back-to-back sequel never made it into production. more
Quotes:
[last lines]
Narrator:
Ayla walked with the Cave Bear. She had spoken out for Creb because she loved him. The sign had finally come. She understood the vision. Durc was of the Clan, and one day he would be their leader. She must find her own people. She must walk alone. Everything she had lived through had prepared her for this journey - and she was not afraid. For the first time Ayla felt the strength of her own spirit.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "A Different World: Those Who Can't... Tutor (#1.4)" (1987) more
Soundtrack:
HEROINE more
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When I saw it was on the TV I got up at 2 in the morning to watch this film! I just couldn't wait until the morning! I thought it was really good but advice to anyone is READ THE BOOK! The story is absolutely captivating and involving from the start. Darryl Hannah is a good Ayla (if not a little old - she is supposed to be 12!) and the film does well with the language problem. The hand signals are good and there aren't too many sub-titles. I really like the music as well. I think this is a good attempt at summarising Jean Auel's work (which is really very difficult to film successfully) - But summary is the right word so you are really missing out until you read the novel - there is so much more to it- I think the film could be a little longer - it is a 800 page book! Even though it doesn't live up to the book it's still really good fun to see. I also think that a film of her later books would be a success - especially as the language isn't a problem then. My sister watched it before reading the book and she was hooked, so it's definitely a success whether you are familiar or otherwise with this compelling story. I think it's a real shame that it's deleted in the UK! It should be on TV more often so people have a chance to watch it.
On the whole I would advise any fan who is prepared to be open-minded to watch it - you are in for a treat. If you are just going to nit-pick about the plot - Forget It!