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Quest for Fire

Movie·1981·Adventure, Drama, Fantasy·1h 40m·7.0 (575)·Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud

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In the prehistoric world, a Cro-Magnon tribe depends on an ever-burning source of fire, which eventually extinguishes. Lacking the knowledge to start a new fire, the tribe sends three warriors on a quest for more. With the tribe's future at stake, the warriors make their way across a treacherous landscape full of hostile tribes and monstrous beasts. On their journey, they encounter Ika, a woman who has the knowledge they seek.

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Everett McGillEverett McGillNaohRon PerlmanRon PerlmanAmoukarNicholas KadiNicholas KadiGawRae Dawn ChongRae Dawn ChongIkaGary SchwartzGary SchwartzRouka - tribu UlamNaseer El-KadiNaseer El-KadiNam - tribu UlamFranck-Olivier BonnetFranck-Olivier BonnetAghoo - tribu Ulam
Jean-Michel Kindt
Jean-Michel KindtLakar - tribu Ulam

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