Caveman
"Back when you had to beat it before you could eat it..."
Originally released in 1981. Caveman is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Carl Gottlieb.
Starring Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, and Shelley Long
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (168 votes)
Box Office
$16M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Mexico
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $15,965,324
Production Companies
- The Turman-Foster Company
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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 c...
Who directed Caveman?
Caveman was directed by Carl Gottlieb.
How long is Caveman?
Caveman has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Caveman released?
Caveman was released on April 17, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Caveman?
The main cast of Caveman includes Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Jack Gilford, Barbara Bach.
Is Caveman worth watching?
Caveman has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 168 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.