Caveman is a 1981 comedy film directed by Carl Gottlieb and starring Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, and Barbara Bach. The movie is a parody of prehistoric times and follows the story of a caveman named Atouk (played by Ringo Starr).
At the beginning of the movie, Atouk is a member of a tribe that includes his best friend Lar (played by Dennis Quaid) and Lana (played by Barbara Bach), the mate of the tribe's leader, Tonda (played by John Matuszak).
Atouk develops a crush on Lana, which leads to him being exiled from the tribe. He then begins his journey to find a new home and is joined by other misfits such as Lar and Tala (played by Shelley Long).
During their travels, they discover the secrets of fire and cooking meat and also learn how to defend themselves against other tribes. Atouk becomes the leader of their group and eventually leads them back to his old tribe to exact revenge on Tonda.
The movie features a lot of physical humor and slapstick comedy, as well as some witty dialogue. The cast is also quite impressive, with Ringo Starr and Dennis Quaid in particular delivering memorable performances.
Overall, Caveman is a fun, lighthearted comedy that offers a unique take on prehistoric times and features some great comedic talent.