Brun — The Clan of the Cave Bear Character Profile

About Brun

The clan's chief who initially rejects Ayla but permits her stay due to Iza's insistence. He confronts Broud after his defeat of the protagonist, shames him, and forces him to allow Creb to remain with the clan.

Character Facts

Played by

John Doolittle

Appears in

The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Brun — Power Clan Chief — Ayla (Daryl Hannah)

  Brun holds ultimate authority over the Clan and initially opposes Ayla's presence.

• Brun — Conflict Defiant Healer — Iza (Pamela Reed)

  Iza directly challenges Brun's authority by prioritizing compassion over clan law.

• Brun — Professional Shaman — Creb (James Remar)

  Creb operates under Brun's leadership but uses his spiritual authority to sway clan decisions.

• Brun — Family Son — Broud (Thomas G. Waites)

  Broud is Brun's heir and initially operates under his father's authority.

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More characters from The Clan of the Cave Bear

• Ayla (Daryl Hannah)
• Iza (Pamela Reed)
• Creb (James Remar)
• Broud (Thomas G. Waites)
• Uba (Lycia Naff)
• Brug (Paul Carafotes)
• Norg (Alan Waltman)
• Gorn (Natino Bellantoni)
• Voord (Rick Valiquette)
• Goov (Curtis Armstrong)
• Young Boy (Colin Doyle)
• Young Girl #3 (Amy Cyr)