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Creatures the World Forgot (1971): Cast & Plot

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Creatures the World Forgot is a 1971 adventure horror film directed by Don Chaffey, starring Ken Hare as The Leader of the Fair Tribe, Brian O'Shaughnessy and Frank Hayden. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Creatures the World Forgot (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Don Chaffey
Genres
Horror , Adventure , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
Hammer Film Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Creatures the World Forgot About?

The premise of Creatures the World Forgot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

As the first nomadic tribes trek across the wilderness of an infant world, they battle a harsh environment and each other. A massive volcanic eruption kills the tribal chief, sparking a struggle between his two sons who vie for leadership and the affection of a young woman. The film explores rivalry, envy and passion in a prehistoric adventure.

Creatures the World Forgot Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • volcanic eruption
  • twins
  • female nudity
  • earthquake
  • cavewoman
  • fur bikini
  • volcano
  • fighting brothers
  • mute
  • desert
  • witch doctor
  • caveman
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  • stone age
  • independent film
  • psychotronic film
  • exploitation
  • protohistory
  • sand dune
  • scorpion
  • spear
  • twin brothers
  • cave painting
  • lightning strike
  • dying in childbirth
  • making fire
  • porcupine
  • hunting
  • python
  • waterfall
  • stabbed in the back
  • fall from height
  • warthog
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Cast & crew

Creatures the World Forgot Cast & Characters

Ken Hare leads the cast as The Leader of the Fair Tribe, with Brian O'Shaughnessy as Mak and Frank Hayden as Zen. Directed by Don Chaffey; 38 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Creatures the World Forgot

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From the director

More from Don Chaffey

More films directed by Don Chaffey, best-rated first: Jason and the Argonauts, One Million Years B.C., Pete's Dragon and International Airport.

Full filmography
Plot

Creatures the World Forgot Plot Summary

What happens in Creatures the World Forgot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An eruption of volcanic fury followed by a devastating earthquake reshapes a harsh world, opening a yawning crevasse that swallows many members of the Dark Tribe. In the chaos, the tribal leader is slain, sparking a brutal contest for power between two survivors, Mak Brian O’Shaughnessy and Zen Frank Hayden. The conflict ends with Mak emerging victorious, and he leads the remaining tribespeople across scorching plains in search of a new home. Their long journey brings them to a valley inhabited by a tribe of fair-haired people, where the imposing leader offers Noo Sue Wilson as a wife for Mak.

Full summary

The whole story of Creatures the World Forgot, scene by scene

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Creatures the World Forgot Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Creatures the World Forgot.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Creatures the World Forgot?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actor portrays the tribal leader Mak?
Details

Creatures the World Forgot Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Uga-uga - ihmishirviöiden maa” and “Sex vor sechs Millionen Jahren”.

Also known as
  • Uga-uga - ihmishirviöiden maa
  • Sex vor sechs Millionen Jahren
  • Genshi hito 100 man-nen
  • Créatures que le monde a oubliées
  • Criaturas olvidadas del mundo
  • La lotta del sesso 6 milioni di anni fa
  • Violence et sexe aux temps préhistoriques
  • Criaturas Que o Mundo Esqueceu
  • Criatures oblidades pel món
  • Существа, забытые миром
  • 洪荒搏斗
  • 세상이 잊은 피조물들
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  • Skabninger som verden har glemt

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FAQ

Creatures the World Forgot FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Creatures the World Forgot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Creatures the World Forgot?

Creatures the World Forgot runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Creatures the World Forgot released?

Creatures the World Forgot was released on September 1, 1971.

Who directed Creatures the World Forgot?

Creatures the World Forgot was directed by Don Chaffey.

More films by Don Chaffey

Who is in the cast of Creatures the World Forgot?

Creatures the World Forgot stars Ken Hare as The Leader of the Fair Tribe, Brian O'Shaughnessy as Mak and Frank Hayden as Zen, among 38 credited actors.

Does Creatures the World Forgot have a post-credit scene?

No. Creatures the World Forgot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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