.MOV file won't open in quicktime

I have a Macbook Air OS 10 version 10.7.2 , Processor 1.68 ghz intel core i5, memory is 4gb 1333 mhz ddr3.
When i drag the .mov quicktime movie file into quicktime player i get this error message: "The document could not be opened. the movie's file format isn't recognized."
What do i need to download to make quicktime play this .mov file?
thanks!

Quicktime isnt a very good movie player.  At all.  If the file isnt corrupted, and is actually a valid file, then I would download and use VLC Player.  It plays nearly every format of video file, and is completely FREE.  It IS possible however, that the file you are trying to play is damaged in some way, and wont be played by VLC either.  If VLC wont play it, the file is no good.

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