Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend

Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend

Year: 1985

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

Director: Bill L. Norton

FamilyAdventureActionScience Fiction

An intrepid paleontologist and her husband stumble upon a hidden nesting site in the African wilderness, where a mother brontosaurus guards her newborn. Determined to keep the gentle giants safe, they face relentless hunters intent on capturing the rare creatures, leading to a thrilling race against time to safeguard the ancient herd.

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1

Expedition begins in Central Africa

Dr. Susan Matthews-Loomis and her husband George Loomis march into the Central African jungle to document the legend of Mokele-mbembe. They set up a camp along a remote river and interview locals who recount sightings and warnings. The expedition is driven by scientific curiosity and the promise of tangible evidence.

Day 1 Central Africa jungle
2

First sightings of Brontosaurus

The couple spots a herd of brontosaurus moving through the dense forest, unusually fearless in the presence of humans. They observe the massive creatures with careful notes on size, behavior, and social dynamics. The sighting confirms the locals' legend and fuels their determination to study further.

Day 2 Central Africa jungle
3

Baby brontosaurus attracts attention

The young offspring captivates the researchers with its curious and friendly demeanor. Susan and George monitor its development while the adults watch from a protective distance. The growing bond complicates the ethical implications of their work.

Day 3 Observation camp in the jungle
4

Rival scientist arrives with greed

Dr. Eric Kiviat, a rival scientist, arrives with ambitions to turn Baby and the herd into a sensational discovery. He tries to persuade the Loomises to pursue fame rather than conservation. His presence foreshadows the coming clash over the dinosaurs' fate.

Day 4 Jungle camp
5

Military intervention targets the dinosaurs

Colonel Nsogbu and his African military forces view the dinosaurs as a potential threat to regional security. They launch an assault to destroy the herd, killing the adult male brontosaurus in the chaos. The humans are forced to flee as the attack devastates the group.

Day 5 Jungle outskirts near camp
6

Escape with Baby

In the confusion, the Loomises manage to escape with Baby, pulling away from the wrecked herd. They race through the jungle while being pursued by Nsogbu's troops. The moment marks a desperate bid to protect the child and his family.

Day 5 Jungle trail
7

Decision to rescue the mother

Realizing the danger, Susan and George decide to circle back to rescue the female adult brontosaurus captured during the assault. They seek help from a local tribe that reveres the dinosaurs as legends. The plan shifts from escape to saving a member of the family.

Day 7 Jungle paths to military compound
8

Break into the military compound

With tribal aid, the Loomises infiltrate the military compound to free the captured mother brontosaurus. The operation is tense and risky as guards close in and Kiviat and Nsogbu complicate the escape. Their effort rekindles hope for the safety of the dinosaurs.

Day 8 Military compound
9

Kiviat and Nsogbu killed during the escape

During the chaotic escape, Dr. Kiviat and Colonel Nsogbu are killed, removing the human leadership from the conflict. The remaining forces lose their coordinated opposition and the dinosaurs gain a chance to flee. The Loomises, the mother, and Baby manage to break away.

Day 9 Military compound / jungle
10

Sanctuary at a jungle lagoon

The group brings the mother brontosaurus and Baby to a secluded jungle lagoon, seeking safety away from human threats. They share a tearful farewell as Baby follows his mother deeper into the jungle. The encounter ends on a bittersweet note, honoring both wonder and danger.

Day 10 Secluded jungle lagoon
11

Final farewell and new path for Baby

Baby continues to follow its mother into the deeper jungle, while the Loomises reflect on the extraordinary discovery they witnessed. They accept that some legends belong to the wild and that their role is to document, not own, what they found. The expedition closes with a lasting memory of a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

Day 11 Secluded jungle lagoon

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