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The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) Movie vs Book
Film · 1986 · Directed by Michael Chapman · Starring Daryl Hannah, Pamela Reed, James Remar
The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) Movie: Cast and Details
In prehistoric times, a young girl joins a clan of Neanderthals and has to live by their rules.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Loosely based on the bookIt condenses a long novel into a short film and leaves out much of its detail and many of its characters.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the world and the long story. The film is only a sketch of it.
What the book gives you
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel
A long, immersive book that has been loved by many readers. It includes some scenes of violence.
Who will like it: Readers who like detailed historical fiction and survival stories.