The Big Bird Cage (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1972, The Big Bird Cage is an action, drama and crime film directed by Jack Hill, running about 96 minutes. “Women so hot with desire they melt the chains that enslave them!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Women rebel against slave labor in a filthy jungle prison where they feed sugar cane to a mechanical maw.
Who’s in it. The Big Bird Cage stars Pam Grier as Blossom, Anitra Ford as Terry, Candice Roman as Carla and Teda Bracci as Bull Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Big Bird Cage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Bird Cage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Bird Cage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Bird Cage (1972)?
- In US, The Big Bird Cage is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Bird Cage worth watching?
- The Big Bird Cage holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Bird Cage?
- The Big Bird Cage stars Pam Grier, Anitra Ford, Candice Roman, Teda Bracci and Carol Speed.
- When was The Big Bird Cage released?
- The Big Bird Cage was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.