The Glass Cage
“A Jagged Edge of Violence that Shatters the Screen with Suspense!”
Synopsis
A circus barker stages a sensational new act, the world's longest fast undertaken by “Sapolio”, on view in a glass cage. But this act also results in several murders, a kidnapping, and a poisoning!
Top Cast
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John Ireland
Pel Pelham
Honor Blackman
Jenny Pelham
Geoffrey Keen
Harry Stanton
Eric Pohlmann
Henri Sapolio
Sidney James
Tony Lewis
Liam Redmond
Inspector Lindley
Tonia Bern
Rena Maroni
Sydney Tafler
Rorke
Ferdy Mayne
Bertie
Valerie Vernon
Bella
Anthony Richmond
Peter Pelham
Nora Gordon
Marie Sapolio
Sam Kydd
George
Bernard Bresslaw
Ivan The Terrible
Stan Little
Mickelwitz
Arthur Howard
Rutland
Frank Williams
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard H. Landau
- Original Score
- Leonard Salzedo
- Original Title
- The Glass Cage
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, Lippert Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Richard H. Landau, A.E. Martin
Leonard Salzedo
Walter J. Harvey
James Needs
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Richard H. Landau
Screenplay
Montgomery Tully
Director
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Anthony Hinds
Producer
James Needs
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glass Cage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Glass Cage about?
A circus barker stages a sensational new act, the world's longest fast undertaken by “Sapolio”, on view in a glass cage. But this act also results in several murders, a kidnapping, and a poisoning!
Who directed The Glass Cage?
The Glass Cage was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in The Glass Cage?
The principal cast of The Glass Cage includes John Ireland, Honor Blackman, Geoffrey Keen, Eric Pohlmann, Sidney James.
When was The Glass Cage released and how long is it?
The Glass Cage was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Glass Cage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glass Cage was composed by Leonard Salzedo.
Is The Glass Cage based on a book or true story?
The Glass Cage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.E. Martin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Glass Cage?
The Glass Cage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).