The Glass Cage (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1955 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1955, The Glass Cage is a krimi film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 59 minutes. “JAGGED EDGE OF VIOLENCE!...THAT SHATTERS THE SCREEN WITH SUSPENSE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A circus barker stages a sensational new act, the world's longest fast undertaken by “Sapolio”, on view in a glass cage. But this act also results in several murders, a kidnapping, and a poisoning!
Who’s in it. The Glass Cage stars John Ireland as Pel Pelham, Honor Blackman as Jenny Pelham, Geoffrey Keen as Harry Stanton and Eric Pohlmann as Henri Sapolio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Glass Cage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In Vereinigtes Königreich you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Glass Cage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glass Cage tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Der Pate - Teil II and The Dark Knight.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Glass Cage (1955)?
- In Vereinigtes Königreich, The Glass Cage is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Glass Cage worth watching?
- The Glass Cage holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glass Cage?
- The Glass Cage stars John Ireland, Honor Blackman, Geoffrey Keen, Eric Pohlmann and Sidney James.
- When was The Glass Cage released?
- The Glass Cage was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.