Official movie poster for One Million B.C. (1940), a fantasy action film

One Million B.C.(1940)

So amazing you won't believe your eyes!

5.8(39)1h 20m1940-04-05
FantasyActionAdventureScience Fiction

One Million B.C. Synopsis

One Million B.C. is a 1940 American fantasy film produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak. The film stars Victor Mature as protagonist Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe, Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest, and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Tumak's stern father and leader of the Rock Tribe.

One Million B.C. (1940) is a fantasy, action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Hal Roach, released on April 5, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Lon Chaney Jr. and John Hubbard. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 39 ratings.

Director:
Hal Roach
Writers:
Mickell Novack, Joseph Frickert, George Baker
Producers:
Hal Roach
Cinematographer:
Norbert Brodine
Composer:
Werner R. Heymann
Production:
Hal Roach Studios
Status:
Released

One Million B.C. (1940) Trailer

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One Million B.C. Cast & Crew

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Directed by Hal Roach, written by Mickell Novack, Joseph Frickert and George Baker, produced by Hal Roach.

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One Million B.C. Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 39 ratings.

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6/10

Told by way of a retrospective, this is quite a fun story of prehistoric man and for once, Victor Mature is pretty much in his element. He plays "Tumak" who is exiled by his "Rock" tribe and takes refuge with the far more refined "Shell" people where he settles down and marries "Loana" (Carole Landis). Unfortunately for him, he manages to get exiled from there too - so returns to his old tribe, with his new wife,…

Reviewed on June 23, 2022

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One Million B.C. – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch One Million B.C. online?

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One Million B.C. (1940) is available to stream on Cineverse. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in One Million B.C.?

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The main cast of One Million B.C. (1940) includes Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Lon Chaney Jr., John Hubbard and Mamo Clark. The film was directed by Hal Roach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was One Million B.C. released?

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One Million B.C. was released on April 5, 1940 and runs for 1h 20m.

Is One Million B.C. worth watching?

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One Million B.C. (1940) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for One Million B.C.?

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Yes. The official One Million B.C. trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.