The Cage

1975 1h 40m FR

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 44

Drama

Synopsis

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The story of a woman who is suddenly visited by her estranged ex-husband. The ex-hubby wants to buy her country house, which she received in the divorce settlement. Instead he finds himself locked in a cage in the cellar.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lino Ventura
Julien
Ingrid Thulin
Hélène
William Sabatier
Bernard
Dominique Zardi
Postman
Jean Turlier
Site manager
Sophie Sam
Neighbor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre
Writers: Pascal Jardin, Pierre Granier-Deferre
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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51 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, shot by Walter Wottitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jean Ravel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lino Ventura and Ingrid Thulin and William Sabatier carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0071265 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 44 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Pierre Granier-Deferre directs. Walter Wottitz behind the camera. Philippe Sarde scores. Jean Ravel cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

151 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, shot by Walter Wottitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jean Ravel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lino Ventura and Ingrid Thulin and William Sabatier carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0071265 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 44 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.