The Clan of the Cave Bear (film)
| The Clan of the Cave Bear | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Michael Chapman |
| Produced by |
Gerald Isenberg Peter Guber (executive) Jon Peters (executive) Stan Rogow (co-producer) |
| Written by |
John Sayles Jean M. Auel (novel) |
| Starring |
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| Narrated by | Salome Jens |
| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
| Cinematography | Jan de Bont |
| Edited by | Wendy Greene Bricmont |
Production company |
Producers Sales Organization The Guber-Peters Company |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $1,954,000 (United States) |
The Clan of the Cave Bear is a 1986 film based on the book of the same name by Jean M. Auel and was directed by Michael Chapman.[1][2] The film stars Daryl Hannah, Pamela Reed, James Remar, and Thomas G. Waites.
Dialogue is conducted mostly through a form of sign language which is translated for the audience with subtitles.
Plot
A young Cro-Magnon woman named Ayla (Daryl Hannah) is separated from her family and orphaned during an earthquake. She is found by a group of Neanderthals and raised as one of their own.
Cast
- Daryl Hannah as Ayla
- Pamela Reed as Iza
- James Remar as Creb
- Thomas G. Waites as Broud
- John Doolittle as Brun
- Curtis Armstrong as Goov
- Martin Doyle as Grod
- Tony Montanaro as Zoug
- Mike Muscat as Dorv
- Karen Austin as Aba
- Janne Mortil as Ovra
- Lycia Naff as Uba
- Penny Smith as Ika
- Rory Crowley as Durc
- Joey Cramer as young Broud
- Nicole Eggert as young Ayla
- Paul Carafotes as Brug
- Bart the Bear as the cave bear
Production
It was filmed in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, a precursor to the many Hollywood films that would film in Canada soon after. The score was composed by Alan Silvestri. The movie is also one of Bart the Bear's earliest roles.
The Muskox hunt in the movie was filmed just outside Hughenden, Alberta.
Box office and reception
Because the film cost US $15 million to produce and brought in only US $1.9 million domestically, it is considered a box office flop. The film was nominated for an Oscar in 1987 for Best Makeup (Michael Westmore and Michèle Burke).[3] The film currently holds a 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Janet Maslin (1986-01-17). "'Clan Of The Cave Bear'". The New York Times.
- ↑ Janet Maslin (1989-02-05). "Is January The Cruelest Month?". The New York Times.
- ↑ Nominees & Winners for the 59th Academy Awards (1987)
- ↑ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/clan_of_the_cave_bear/
External links
- The Clan of the Cave Bear at the Internet Movie Database
- The Clan of the Cave Bear at AllMovie
- The Clan of the Cave Bear at Rotten Tomatoes
- The Clan of the Cave Bear at Box Office Mojo