Quest for Fire
"A Science Fantasy Adventure"
Originally released in 1981. Quest for Fire is a adventure/drama film. directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
Starring Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, and Nicholas Kadi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (556 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$55.3M
4.6x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Everett McGill
as Naoh
Ron Perlman
as Amoukar
Nicholas Kadi
as Gaw
Rae Dawn Chong
as Ika
Gary Schwartz
as Rouka - tribu Ulam
Naseer El-Kadi
as Nam - tribu Ulam
Franck-Olivier Bonnet
as Aghoo - tribu Ulam
Jean-Michel Kindt
as Lakar - tribu Ulam
Kurt Schiegl
as Faum - tribu Ulam
Brian Gillin
as Modoc - tribu Ulam
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $55,260,558
Production Companies
- Belstar Productions
- Stéphan Films
- International Cinema Corporation (ICC)
- Ciné Trail
- Famous Players
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Gruskoff Film Organization
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest for Fire about?
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...
Who directed Quest for Fire?
Quest for Fire was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
How long is Quest for Fire?
Quest for Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Quest for Fire released?
Quest for Fire was released on December 16, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Quest for Fire?
The main cast of Quest for Fire includes Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong, Gary Schwartz.
Is Quest for Fire worth watching?
Quest for Fire has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 556 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.