One Million Goku
One Million Goku

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One Million Goku

1938
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Japanese

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Director: Hal Roach and D. W. GriffithGenres: Adventure, Fantasy, Prehistoric

Plot Summary

In this prehistoric epic, a young caveman named Tumak is exiled from his tribe and must learn to survive in a harsh and dangerous world. He encounters various prehistoric creatures and eventually finds refuge with another tribe led by the beautiful Loana. Together, they face mammoths, dinosaurs, and rival tribes, ultimately leading their people towards a more advanced way of life.

Critical Reception

While a significant box office success in its time, "One Million B.C." is now primarily remembered for its groundbreaking special effects and creature designs, which were highly innovative for the era. Critics at the time praised its spectacle, though modern reviews often point to its primitive plot and acting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious prehistoric special effects.

  • Noted for its primitive narrative and dialogue.

  • A spectacle of its time, but dated by modern standards.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with many appreciating the film's historical significance in special effects and creature design, while others find the story and acting to be simplistic and dated.

Fun Fact

The stop-motion dinosaur and creature effects were created by the legendary Willis O'Brien, who would later work on "King Kong" (1933) and "The Lost World" (1925).

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