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Lady in a Cage

English • 1964 • 1h 34m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Mystery Thriller Horror

Synopsis

A woman trapped in a home elevator is terrorized by a group of vicious hoodlums.

Included in
Adventures in Moviegoing: Ari Aster
Position 5
Included in
October 2022
Position 51

Credits

Crew

DirectorWalter Grauman

WriterLuther Davis

CinematographerLee Garmes

ComposerPaul Glass

EditorLeon Barsha

ProducerLuther Davis

Cast

Olivia de Havillandas Mrs. Cornelia Hilyard

James Caanas Randall Simpson O'Connell

Jennifer Billingsleyas Elaine

as Essie

William Swanas Malcolm Cornelius Hilyard

Jeff Coreyas George L. Brady Jr. aka Repent

Ann Sothernas Sade

Charles Seelas Mr. Paul (uncredited)

Scatman Crothersas Mr. Paul's Assistant (uncredited)

Ron Nymanas Neighbor (uncredited)

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