FILMQFQuest for Fire1981
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Quest for Fire
History film with a runtime of 97 minutes, released in 1981. Presented in English.
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This film takes place some 80,000 years in the past. The cave-dwelling Ulam tribe huddles around a natural fire source for comfort and survival. When that source is extinguished, tribesmen Naoh, Amoukar, and Gaw are sent out on a "quest for fire.", Anthony Burgess confected the primitive languages for this anthropological approach to prehistoric tribal life.
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How long is Quest for Fire?
Quest for Fire runs for 1h 37m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under history, action/adventure, drama.
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Yes
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