Caveman(1981)
“Back when you had to beat it before you could eat it...”
Overview
Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of the tribe's head muscle man, Atouk stumbles along gathering other misfits and learning a bit about the world outside of his cave. Eventually he and friends Lar and Tala learn the secrets of fire, cooked meat, and how to defend themselves from the brutal, yet very stupid dinosaurs.
Director
Carl Gottlieb
Studio
The Turman-Foster Company
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Ringo Starr
as Atouk
Dennis Quaid
as Lar
Shelley Long
as Tala
Jack Gilford
as Gog
Barbara Bach
as Lana
Carl Lumbly
as Bork
John Matuszak
as Tonda
Avery Schreiber
as Ock
Richard Moll
as Abominable Snowman
Cork Hubbert
as Ta
Mark King
as Ruck
Paco Morayta
as Flok
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
The Turman-Foster Company • Estudios Churubusco Azteca • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Caveman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Caveman (1981).
What is Caveman about?▼
Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of the tribe's head muscle man, Atouk stumbles along gathering other misfits and learning a bit about the world outside of his cave. Eventually he and friends Lar and Tala learn the secrets of fire, cooked meat, and how to defend themselves from the brutal, yet very stupid dinosaurs.
Who directed Caveman?▼
Caveman was directed by Carl Gottlieb and released in 1981. It is a comedy, adventure film.
How long is Caveman?▼
Caveman has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Caveman?▼
The cast of Caveman includes Ringo Starr as Atouk, Dennis Quaid as Lar, Shelley Long as Tala, Jack Gilford as Gog, Barbara Bach as Lana and more.
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