The Cavern (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1964, The Cavern is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 94 minutes. “Trapped with a woman like dynamite!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Adventure drama during WW2 in Italy where a mixed group of people get trapped inside a cave after a bomb raid. But can they co-operate? And will they survive?
Who’s in it. The Cavern stars Rosanna Schiaffino as Anna, John Saxon as Joe Cramer, Brian Aherne as General Braithwaite and Peter Marshall as Peter Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Cavern has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cavern page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cavern tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cavern (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cavern change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cavern worth watching?
- The Cavern holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cavern?
- The Cavern stars Rosanna Schiaffino, John Saxon, Brian Aherne, Peter Marshall and Larry Hagman.
- When was The Cavern released?
- The Cavern was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.