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One Million B.C. was an American fantasy motion picture produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists in 1940. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak.

The film stars Victor Mature as Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe. Co-starring is Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest. The film was one of the first to portray primitive humans in any sort of a serious manner.

One Million B.C. was a popular success and was nominated for two Academy Awards for its special effects and musical score.

The film was remade in 1966 as One Million Years B.C.
starring John Richardson as Tumak and Raquel Welch as Loana.

Compare with

The Flintstones
Quest for Fire

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