Atouk (played by Ringo Starr) is a protagonist in Caveman.
Protagonist. Initially a bullied and scrawny caveman who desires Lana. After banishment, he joins a group of misfits, helps discover fire and tools, overthrows the tribe's leader, and becomes the new chieftain. He ultimately chooses Tala as his mate. Lar (played by Dennis Quaid) is a protagonist in Caveman.
Atouk's friend who is banished alongside him. He is later rescued from a glacier by the misfit group. Tala (played by Shelley Long) appears in Caveman.
A comely member of the misfit band who joins Atouk after banishment. She eventually becomes Atouk's chosen mate. Gog (played by Jack Gilford) appears in Caveman.
An elderly and blind member of the misfit group that Atouk joins after being exiled. Lana (played by Barbara Bach) appears in Caveman.
A beautiful but shallow cavewoman and the mate of the tribe's leader. Atouk initially lusts after her but later rejects her. Tonda (played by John Matuszak) appears in Caveman.
The physically imposing, brutish leader of the tribe who bullies Atouk and mates with Lana. He is overthrown in an attack led by Atouk.
Caveman (1981) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Atouk
(played by Ringo Starr) — protagonist
Protagonist. Initially a bullied and scrawny caveman who desires Lana. After banishment, he joins a group of misfits, helps discover fire and tools, overthrows the tribe's leader, and becomes the new...
Lar
(played by Dennis Quaid) — protagonist
Atouk's friend who is banished alongside him. He is later rescued from a glacier by the misfit group.
Tala
(played by Shelley Long) — supporting
A comely member of the misfit band who joins Atouk after banishment. She eventually becomes Atouk's chosen mate.
Gog
(played by Jack Gilford) — supporting
An elderly and blind member of the misfit group that Atouk joins after being exiled.
Lana
(played by Barbara Bach) — supporting
A beautiful but shallow cavewoman and the mate of the tribe's leader. Atouk initially lusts after her but later rejects her.
Tonda
(played by John Matuszak) — supporting
The physically imposing, brutish leader of the tribe who bullies Atouk and mates with Lana. He is overthrown in an attack led by Atouk.
Key Relationships
Tala → Gog
(Alliance Teammate)
Lar → Gog
(Alliance Teammate)
Lar → Tala
(Alliance Teammate)
Lar → Tonda
(Conflict Subordinate)
Tonda → Lana
(Family Mate)
Atouk → Gog
(Alliance Companion)
Atouk → Tala
(Romantic Mate)
Atouk → Lar
(Alliance Partner)
Atouk → Lana
(Romantic Love Interest)
Atouk → Tonda
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Story Analysis
A bullied caveman overthrows a tyrant through innovation, alliance, and strategic rebellion.
