Primitives

Primitives (Primtif) (1978, Indonesia) is a Cannibal film directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra.

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Main Details

• Released in 1978 (Indonesia)
• Color
• Running time: 90 minutes
• Production Co.: Rapi Films
• Distribution Co.: Empire Distributions (France, 1982)(theatrical) | Apollo-Film GmbH (West Germany, 1980)(theatrical) | Avis-Filmverleih (West Germany, 1980)(theatrical) | Dialchi Film (Italy, 1980)(theatrical) | Filmways Australasian Distributors (Australia, 1982)(theatrical) | Mundial Filmes (Portugal, 1980)(35 mm, theatrical)
• Directed by Sisworo Gautama Putra
• Written by Imam Tantowi and Rukman Lukito (uncredited)
• Starring: Enny Haryono, Barry Prima, Johann Mardjono

Plot Summary

• After a raft accident in the jungle, three anthropology students and their guides attempt to escape from a primitive cannibal tribe that has hunted them down.

Taglines

• Incredible but true!
• The Eerie and Scarifying Primitives
• Captured by Flesh-Eating Savages!

Also Known As

• Savage Terror