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.
Directed by Hal Roach and Hal Roach, Jr.
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2.9 / 5
Cast
Victor Mature
Tumak
Carole Landis
Loana
Lon Chaney Jr.
Akhoba
John Hubbard
Ohtao
Mamo Clark
Nupondi
Inez Palange
Tohana
Edgar Edwards
Skakana
Nigel De Brulier
Peytow
Conrad Nagel
Narrator
Jacqueline Dalya
Ataf
Norman Budd
Rock Person
Harry Wilson
Rock Person
Crew
Hal Roach
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Popular Reviews
3 reviews
Callum Harmon
3.5★ · 08/10/22
The juxtaposition between this sweet little cave people story and straight up killing animals and watching them bleed out on camera is one of the most bonkers movie experiences I’ve ever had
The juxtaposition between this sweet little cave people story and straight up killing animals and watching them bleed out on camera is one of the most bonkers movie experiences I’ve ever had
