Review of The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) by Private U — 06 May 2008

I love the books, but this movie is awful. Don't let it discourage you from reading the series.

This review of The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) was written by Private U on 06 May 2008.

The Clan of the Cave Bear has generally received mixed reviews.

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