The Cage (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1963, The Cage is an adventure and mystery film directed by Robert Darène, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. An African physician returns home after studying medicine in Paris. He marries and settles down to life in the bucolic splendor of his native land. When he has a confrontation with a white plantation owner, the white man sees red and casts a spell on the African doctor. Although he realizes the curse is an ancient tribal superstition, he still is plagued by the ghost of his late first wife. The black doctor and the white man are assimilated into cultures in which neither of them were born in this vexing jungle tale.
Who’s in it. The Cage stars Marina Vlady as Isabelle, Jean Servais as Michel, Philippe Mory as Phillipe and Myriel David as Oyane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Cage 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 Cage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cage tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cage (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cage worth watching?
- The Cage holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cage?
- The Cage stars Marina Vlady, Jean Servais, Philippe Mory, Myriel David and Colette Duval.
- When was The Cage released?
- The Cage was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.