A million years ago in Africa: the last of the ape-humans is on flight from the humans, who killed the rest of his clan. Alone, seeking others of his kind, he traverses steps, deserts and mountains until he reaches the coast. But there are already humans, too.
Practical Effects
Peter Elliott's ape-suit performance is genuinely haunting.
Cinematography
East African landscapes shot like alien planet discovery.
Director
Carol Hughes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Peter Elliott later became Hollywood's go-to 'ape guy,' performing in 'Congo' and Peter Jackson's 'King Kong.' This was his breakout in full costume.
Released the same year as 'The Land Before Time,' this was the weird, forgotten cousin of 1988's prehistoric entertainment—no talking dinosaurs, just existential dread.
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