Fairy in a Cage (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1977, Fairy in a Cage is a drama film directed by Kôyû Ohara, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. During the latter part of World War II, Judge Murayama, head of the Japanese military police, uses his position to falsely accuse, capture, imprison and torture women in whom he is interested. Namiji Kikushima, a high-class business woman, is one such lady.
Who’s in it. Fairy in a Cage stars Naomi Tani as Kimiko Kikushima, Kazuo Satake as Keita Taoka, Minoru Ôkôchi as Baron Murayama / Judge and Hirokazu Inoue as Lieutenant Nishizaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Fairy in a Cage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fairy in a Cage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fairy in a Cage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fairy in a Cage (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fairy in a Cage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fairy in a Cage worth watching?
- Fairy in a Cage holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fairy in a Cage?
- Fairy in a Cage stars Naomi Tani, Kazuo Satake, Minoru Ôkôchi, Hirokazu Inoue and Tatsuya Hamaguchi.
- When was Fairy in a Cage released?
- Fairy in a Cage was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.
