On this day May 21, 1984, the animated film B.C. Rock premiered. Directed by Belgian cartoonist and animator Picha, the film featured the voice talents of Jim Vallely, Jonathan Schmock and Joseph Plewa. Set in a prehistoric world, B.C. Rock combined bold animation with rock music and adult-themed satire, drawing comparisons to earlier cult classics like Heavy Metal.
Although not a mainstream hit, B.C. Rock gained a following for its offbeat humor and distinctive animation style. The movie offered a unique blend of music, fantasy and surreal storytelling that stood out in the animation landscape of the 1980s.
Fun fact: B.C. Rock was originally released in Europe under the title Le Chaînon Manquant and later dubbed for American audiences with a new soundtrack and voice cast.
Although not a mainstream hit, B.C. Rock gained a following for its offbeat humor and distinctive animation style. The movie offered a unique blend of music, fantasy and surreal storytelling that stood out in the animation landscape of the 1980s.
Fun fact: B.C. Rock was originally released in Europe under the title Le Chaînon Manquant and later dubbed for American audiences with a new soundtrack and voice cast.
