The Caveman's Valentine
“Romulus Ledbetter lives on the edge. The view is incredible.”
Synopsis
Romulus, a misunderstood musician turned recluse hiding from personal demons in a New York City cave, finds the frozen body of a young drifter in a tree. The authorities, including his police officer daughter, claim the death is accidental. Romulus is convinced the man was murdered by a prominent art photographer but how can he prove he's right when everyone thinks he's insane?
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The Caveman's Valentine (2001) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 19, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$794K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$12.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kasi Lemmons
- Screenplay & Story
- George Dawes Green
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- The Caveman's Valentine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $13.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $794K
- Production Studios
- Jersey Shore, Franchise Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kasi Lemmons
George Dawes Green
Terence Blanchard
Amy Vincent
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg, Danny DeVito, Shane Kinnear, Eli Selden
Department Leadership Roster
Kasi Lemmons
Director
Robin Standefer
Production Design
Stacey Sher
Producer
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Editor
Michael Shamberg
Producer
Danny DeVito
Producer
Amy Vincent
Director of Photography
George Dawes Green
Screenplay
Denise Cronenberg
Costume Design
Elie Samaha
Producer
Andrew Stevens
Producer
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Caveman's Valentine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Caveman's Valentine about?
Romulus, a misunderstood musician turned recluse hiding from personal demons in a New York City cave, finds the frozen body of a young drifter in a tree. The authorities, including his police officer daughter, claim the death is accidental. Romulus is convinced the man was murdered by a prominent art photographer but how can he prove he's right when everyone thinks he's insane?
Who directed The Caveman's Valentine?
The Caveman's Valentine was directed by Kasi Lemmons.
Who stars in The Caveman's Valentine?
The principal cast of The Caveman's Valentine includes Samuel L. Jackson, Colm Feore, Ann Magnuson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Tamara Tunie.
When was The Caveman's Valentine released and how long is it?
The Caveman's Valentine was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Caveman's Valentine?
The Caveman's Valentine had a reported production budget of $13.5M and grossed $794K at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Caveman's Valentine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Caveman's Valentine was composed by Terence Blanchard.
Is The Caveman's Valentine based on a book or true story?
The Caveman's Valentine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Dawes Green".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Caveman's Valentine?
The Caveman's Valentine holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).