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Missing Link (1988): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Missing Link (1988) movie poster

Missing Link is a 1988 adventure film directed by David Hughes and Carol Hughes, starring Michael Gambon as Narrator (voice) and Peter Elliott. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $6,127 worldwide.

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Missing Link (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Directors
David Hughes and Carol Hughes
Genre
Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Missing Link About?

The premise of Missing Link without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in prehistoric Africa, the lone survivor of an ape‑human clan flees after his tribe is killed by early humans. He crosses steppes, deserts and mountains in search of others of his kind, and hope, battling harsh terrain and isolation. Eventually he reaches a distant coastline, only to find that humans already occupy it, leaving his fate uncertain.

Missing Link Themes & Keywords

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  • dream
  • chameleon
  • beetle
  • axe
  • ape man
  • wilderness
  • prehistoric times
  • animal
  • desert
  • africa
  • f rated
  • one man show
  • slow motion scene
  • wildlife
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Cast & crew

Missing Link Cast & Characters

Michael Gambon leads the cast as Narrator (voice), with Peter Elliott as Man-ape. Directed by David Hughes and Carol Hughes.

From the directors

More from David Hughes and Carol Hughes

More films directed by David Hughes and Carol Hughes: Emmanuelle in Soho and Building Sites Bite.

Plot

Missing Link Plot Summary

What happens in Missing Link from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film begins with the daring explorer Sir Lionel Frost, Hugh Jackman, embarking on an adventurous journey alongside his loyal partner, Mr. Lint, played by David Walliams. Their quest takes them to the mysterious depths of a lake, where they encounter the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Using a lasso, Lionel manages to capture a photograph of the creature, but the celebration is short-lived as the beast unexpectedly seizes Mr. Lint with its powerful jaws and drags him beneath the surface of the water. Determined to save his friend, Lionel dives into the water, risking everything, but their boat ends up destroyed after the monster whips its tail in a defensive attack, adding chaos to the already perilous situation.

Full summary

The whole story of Missing Link, scene by scene

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Box office

Missing Link Box Office

Missing Link grossed $6,127 worldwide.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.1K

US & Canada
$6.1K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Missing Link?

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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Details

Missing Link Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Legătura lipsă” and “O Elo Perdido”.

Also known as
  • Legătura lipsă
  • O Elo Perdido
  • Am Anfang war ...
  • El eslabón

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FAQ

Missing Link FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Missing Link, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Missing Link?

Missing Link runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Missing Link released?

Missing Link was released on November 4, 1988.

Who directed Missing Link?

Missing Link was directed by David Hughes and Carol Hughes.

More films by David Hughes

Who is in the cast of Missing Link?

Missing Link stars Michael Gambon as Narrator (voice) and Peter Elliott as Man-ape.

How much did Missing Link make at the box office?

Missing Link grossed $6,127 worldwide.

Does Missing Link have a post-credit scene?

No. Missing Link has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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