Quest for Fire (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Quest for Fire is a 1982 adventure drama directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Ron Perlman, Everett McGill and Brian Gill. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $21 million worldwide on a $12.5 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Original language
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French - Studio
- AMLF
- Budget
- $12.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Quest for Fire About?
The premise of Quest for Fire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a prehistoric world, a tribe faces extinction when their fire is lost. Three warriors venture out on a dangerous quest to find a new flame, encountering hazardous landscapes and wild animals. Their journey leads them to Ika, a mysterious woman who possesses knowledge of fire. As they learn from her, the warriors must find a way to restore the tribe's vital source of warmth and safety, facing numerous challenges along the way.
Quest for Fire Cast
Ron Perlman leads the cast, with Everett McGill and Brian Gill. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jean-Jacques Annaud
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Quest for Fire Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Quest for Fire 79 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 71% User score
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Quest for Fire Plot Summary
What happens in Quest for Fire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 17 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Ulam, a tribe of primitive cavemen, fiercely protect their precious flame, which they rely upon to ignite larger fires. Their lives spiral into chaos when they are driven from their home following a brutal clash with the ape-like Wagabu. In a desperate bid for safety within a marsh, the unthinkable happens—their fire is extinguished. Faced with this dire situation, the wise elder of the tribe decides to send three brave men—Naoh (Ron Perlman), Amoukar (Brian Gill), and Gaw (Everett McGill)—on a daunting quest to reclaim the vital element of fire.
Full summary
The whole story of Quest for Fire, scene by scene
Quest for Fire Box Office & Budget
Quest for Fire grossed $21 million worldwide on a $12.5 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $21 million came from the US and Canada and $3,030 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$21M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $21M
- International
- $3K
- Budget
- $12.5M
Quest for Fire Awards & Nominations
Quest for Fire won 1 Oscar, including Makeup, and 2 awards in all.
2 wins3 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1983 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Makeup and Hair
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Oscars 1983 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Makeup
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Golden Globes 1983 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
Quest for Fire Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Quest for Fire (1981) - Trailer
How Well Do You Know Quest for Fire?
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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What vital element do the Ulam tribe seek to reclaim?
Quest for Fire Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “En busca del fuego” and “La guerre du feu”.
- Also known as
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- En busca del fuego
- La guerre du feu
- A Guerra do Fogo
- Kampen om elden
- Strijd om het Vuur
- Walka o ogień
- Ο Πόλεμος της Φωτιάς
- Am Anfang war das Feuer
- La guerra del fuoco
- A tűz háborúja
- Boj o oheň
- Борьба за огонь
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- 火之战
- Ο Πόλεμος για την Φωτιά
- Боротьба за вогонь
- La recerca del foc
- La fajra milito
- Kampen om Ilden
- 불을 찾아서
- Ateş Savaşı
- 人類創世, ბრძოლა ცეცხლისათვის
- La guerra del fuego
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Quest for Fire FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Quest for Fire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Quest for Fire?
Quest for Fire runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Quest for Fire released?
Quest for Fire was released on February 12, 1982.
Who directed Quest for Fire?
Quest for Fire was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.
More films by Jean-Jacques Annaud Who is in the cast of Quest for Fire?
Quest for Fire stars Ron Perlman, Everett McGill and Brian Gill, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Quest for Fire make at the box office?
Quest for Fire grossed $21 million worldwide ($21 million domestic, $3,030 international) on a budget of $12.5 million.
How is Quest for Fire rated?
Quest for Fire has 79 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did Quest for Fire win?
Quest for Fire won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Makeup and Hair at the BAFTA 1983.
Does Quest for Fire have a post-credit scene?
No. Quest for Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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