Star Trek: The Cage
Synopsis
Led by Captain Christopher Pike, the crew of the starship Enterprise investigates of a far-off planet which was the site of a shipwreck eighteen years earlier. They encounter telepathic aliens who seek a human male specimen for their menagerie.
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Star Trek “The Cage” trailer for TOS Remastered
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-13
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Jeffrey Hunter
Christopher Pike
Leonard Nimoy
Spock
Majel Barrett
Number One
Susan Oliver
Vina
Meg Wyllie
The Keeper
Peter Duryea
Lieutenant José Tyler
Laurel Goodwin
Yeoman J. M. Colt
Clegg Hoyt
Transporter Chief Pitcairn
Malachi Throne
The Keeper (voice)
Michael Dugan
The Kaylar
Georgia Schmidt
First Talosian
Robert C. Johnson
First Talosian (voice)
Serena Sande
Second Talosian
Jon Lormer
Dr. Theodore Haskins
Adam Roarke
C.P.O. Garrison
Leonard Mudie
Second Survivor
Anthony Jochim
Third Survivor
Edward Madden
Enterprise Geologist
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Roddenberry
- Original Score
- Alexander Courage
- Original Title
- Star Trek: The Cage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Butler
Gene Roddenberry
Alexander Courage
William E. Snyder
Leo H. Shreve
Gene Roddenberry, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Roddenberry
Producer
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Niel Wray
Visual Effects Supervisor
Leo H. Shreve
Editor
Pato Guzman
Production Design
Gene Roddenberry
Writer
Robert Butler
Director
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What is Star Trek: The Cage about?
Led by Captain Christopher Pike, the crew of the starship Enterprise investigates of a far-off planet which was the site of a shipwreck eighteen years earlier. They encounter telepathic aliens who seek a human male specimen for their menagerie.
Who directed Star Trek: The Cage?
Star Trek: The Cage was directed by Robert Butler.
Who stars in Star Trek: The Cage?
The principal cast of Star Trek: The Cage includes Jeffrey Hunter, Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett, Susan Oliver, Meg Wyllie.
When was Star Trek: The Cage released and how long is it?
Star Trek: The Cage was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Star Trek: The Cage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Star Trek: The Cage was composed by Alexander Courage.