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The Steel Cage

  • 1954
  • Approved
  • 1h 20m
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The Steel Cage (1954)
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Warden Clinton T. Duffy of San Quentin penitentiary introduces three short stories about prison life: Prisoner Billy Brenner, a gourmet, is dismayed to discover that Louis, the prison's head... Read allWarden Clinton T. Duffy of San Quentin penitentiary introduces three short stories about prison life: Prisoner Billy Brenner, a gourmet, is dismayed to discover that Louis, the prison's head chef, is about to be paroled and offers him two hundred dollars a week to stay. However, ... Read allWarden Clinton T. Duffy of San Quentin penitentiary introduces three short stories about prison life: Prisoner Billy Brenner, a gourmet, is dismayed to discover that Louis, the prison's head chef, is about to be paroled and offers him two hundred dollars a week to stay. However, Louis leaves and obtains a position as chef at a high-class restaurant where his girl frie... Read all

  • Director
    • Walter Doniger
  • Writers
    • Oliver Crawford
    • Walter Doniger
    • Clinton T. Duffy
  • Stars
    • Paul Kelly
    • Maureen O'Sullivan
    • Walter Slezak
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
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    • Director
      • Walter Doniger
    • Writers
      • Oliver Crawford
      • Walter Doniger
      • Clinton T. Duffy
    • Stars
      • Paul Kelly
      • Maureen O'Sullivan
      • Walter Slezak
    • 2User reviews
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    Paul Kelly
    Paul Kelly
    • Warden Clinton T. Duffy
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan
    • Gladys Duffy
    Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak
    • Louis - Prison Chef (segment "The Chef")
    John Ireland
    John Ireland
    • Al - Ringleader (segment "The Hostages")
    Lawrence Tierney
    Lawrence Tierney
    • Chet Harmon - Ringleader (segment "The Hostages")
    Arthur Franz
    Arthur Franz
    • Chaplain Harvey (segment "The Face")
    Kenneth Tobey
    Kenneth Tobey
    • Steinberg - Convict Painter (segment "The Face")
    George Cooper
    George Cooper
    • Charlie River - Condemned Convict (segment "The Face")
    Alan Mowbray
    Alan Mowbray
    • Lee Filbert (segment "The Chef")
    George E. Stone
    George E. Stone
    • Solly - Convict Chef (segment "The Chef")
    Lyle Talbot
    Lyle Talbot
    • Square - Convict (segment "The Hostages")
    Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser
    • Marie - Louie's Girl (segment "The Chef")
    Stanley Andrews
    Stanley Andrews
    • Roy - Head Guard (segment "The Hostages")
    Morris Ankrum
    Morris Ankrum
    • Garvey - Prison Board Member (segment "The Hostages")
    Don Beddoe
    Don Beddoe
    • Alan Ferness - Prison Board Member (segment "The Hostages")
    Robert Bice
    Robert Bice
    • Convict in Mess Hall (segment "The Chef")
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • Shorty Lanning - Convict (segment "The Face")
    Ned Glass
    Ned Glass
    • Pete - Guard (segment "The Hostages")
    • Director
      • Walter Doniger
    • Writers
      • Oliver Crawford
      • Walter Doniger
      • Clinton T. Duffy
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    • Trivia
      Story consists of three vignettes: "The Chef", "The Hostages" and "The Face".
    • Connections
      Featured in Frances Farmer Presents: The Steel Cage (1958)

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    • Release date
      • December 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La jaula de acero
    • Filming locations
      • Motion Picture Center Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Phoenix Films
      • Swarttz-Doniger Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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