Primitives (1978): Cast & Where to Watch
Primitives is a 1978 horror thriller directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra, starring Johann Mardjono as Tommy, Barry Prima and Eva Arnaz. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Bloodstream and Cineverse, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Sisworo Gautama Putra
- Original language
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Indonesian - Studio
- Rapi Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Primitives About?
The premise of Primitives without spoilers.
Three university students—Tommy, Rita, and Robert—join their guides on an expedition deep into the jungle to document isolated tribal societies. Dissatisfied with the first group they encounter, they become obsessed with locating a legendary cannibal tribe they believe still lives untouched, pushing the mission into increasingly perilous territory.
Primitives Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jungle adventure
- folk horror
- tribe
- cannibal
- primitive
- jungle
- raft
- prisoner
- primitive tribe
- cannibal tribe
- anthropology
- escape
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- killing an animal
- venomous animal
- native tribe
- pursuit
- bowels
- dead man
- foot pursuit
- thirst
- blood
- tied up
- children
- hunted man
- dying man
- food
- american abroad
- entrails
- cruelty
- rage
- chase
- abandoned campsite
- dying
- python
- urine
- survivor
- fear
- miracle
- visual hallucination
- hallucination
- water slide
- head wound
- belief in god
- fight
- death by spear
- impaled by spear
- waterfall
- bat
- jawbone
- smegma
Where to Watch Primitives
Stream it on Bloodstream and Cineverse, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Primitives Cast & Characters
Johann Mardjono leads the cast as Tommy, with Barry Prima as Amri and Eva Arnaz. Directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sisworo Gautama Putra
- Johann Mardjono as Tommy
- Barry Prima as Amri
- Eva Arnaz
- Rukman Herman as Bisma
Also Starring in Primitives
· 4 more- Rengga Takengon
- Enny Haryono Rika
- Jafarpree York Lahang
- Novita Rully
Primitives Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “L'île de l'enfer-cannibales” and “Savage Terror”.
- Also known as
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- L'île de l'enfer-cannibales
- Savage Terror
- Απόδραση απ' τους Καννίβαλους
- Δραπέτευσα απ' τους Καννίβαλους
- The Death Cry of the Cannibals
- Der Todesschrei der Kannibalen
- Κραυγή Θανάτου στη Σπηλιά των Καννιβάλων
- 凶兽原始人
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Primitives FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Primitives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Primitives?
Primitives runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Primitives released?
Primitives was released on October 18, 1978.
Who directed Primitives?
Primitives was directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra.
More films by Sisworo Gautama Putra Who is in the cast of Primitives?
Primitives stars Johann Mardjono as Tommy, Barry Prima as Amri and Eva Arnaz, among 8 credited actors.
Where can I watch Primitives?
In the US, Primitives is streaming on Bloodstream, Cineverse and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
Does Primitives have a post-credit scene?
No. Primitives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Primitives in?
The original language of Primitives is Indonesian.
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