Caveman
“Back when you had to beat it before you could eat it...”
Synopsis
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.
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Caveman ≣ 1981 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-08
Top Cast
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Ringo Starr
Atouk
Dennis Quaid
Lar
Shelley Long
Tala
Jack Gilford
Gog
Barbara Bach
Lana
Carl Lumbly
Bork
John Matuszak
Tonda
Avery Schreiber
Ock
Richard Moll
Abominable Snowman
Cork Hubbert
Ta
Mark King
Ruck
Paco Morayta
Flok
Evan C. Kim
Nook
Ed Greenberg
Kalta
Jack Scalici
Folg
Erika Carlsson
Folg's Mate
Gigi Vorgan
Folg's Daughter
Anaís de Melo
Meeka
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Gottlieb
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudy De Luca, Carl Gottlieb
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Caveman
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16M
- Production Studios
- The Turman-Foster Company, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Gottlieb
Rudy De Luca, Carl Gottlieb
Lalo Schifrin
Alan Hume, Genaro Hurtado
Gene Fowler Jr.
Lawrence Turman, David Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Turman
Producer
David Allen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Rudy De Luca
Writer
Carl Gottlieb
Writer
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Philip M. Jefferies
Production Design
Carl Gottlieb
Director
Robert Fletcher
Costume Design
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
David Foster
Producer
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
James M. Halty
Stunt Coordinator
Ron Stein
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caveman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Caveman?
The principal cast of Caveman includes Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Jack Gilford, Barbara Bach.
When was Caveman released and how long is it?
Caveman was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Caveman make at the box office?
Caveman grossed $16M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Caveman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caveman was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caveman?
Caveman holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).