The Steel Cage
“RAW LIFE... REAL LIFE... inside San Quentin Prison!”
Synopsis
Drama set in San Quentin prison.
Top Cast
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Paul Kelly
Warden Clinton T. Duffy
Maureen O'Sullivan
Gladys Duffy
Walter Slezak
Louis, the Prison Chef, segment "The Chef"
John Ireland
Al, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages"
Lawrence Tierney
Chet Harmon, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages"
Arthur Franz
Chaplain Harvey, segment "The Face"
Kenneth Tobey
Steinberg, Convict Painter, segment "The Face"
George Cooper
Charlie Rivers, Condemned Convict, segment "The Face"
Alan Mowbray
Lee Filbert, segment "The Chef"
George E. Stone
Solly, Convict Chef, segment "The Chef"
Lyle Talbot
Square, Convict, segment "The Hostages"
Elisabeth Fraser
Marie, Louie's Girl, segment "The Chef"
Stanley Andrews
Roy, Head Guard, segment "The Hostages"
Morris Ankrum
Prison Board Member Garvey, segment "The Hostages"
Don Beddoe
Prison Board Member Alan Ferness, segment "The Hostages"
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Doniger
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Crawford, Guy Trosper
- Original Title
- The Steel Cage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Phoenix Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Doniger
Oliver Crawford, Guy Trosper
John Alton, Joseph F. Biroc
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Doniger
Director
John Alton
Director of Photography
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Oliver Crawford
Writer
Guy Trosper
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Steel Cage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steel Cage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Steel Cage about?
Drama set in San Quentin prison.
Who directed The Steel Cage?
The Steel Cage was directed by Walter Doniger.
Who stars in The Steel Cage?
The principal cast of The Steel Cage includes Paul Kelly, Maureen O'Sullivan, Walter Slezak, John Ireland, Lawrence Tierney.
When was The Steel Cage released and how long is it?
The Steel Cage was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Steel Cage?
The Steel Cage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).