
The Cage
檻囚
Synopsis
An experimental fantasy short dedicated to questioning whether or not man is a prisoner of time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shūji Terayama
- Screenplay & Story
- Shūji Terayama
- Original Score
- J.A. Seazer
- Original Title
- 檻囚
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Jinriki Hikoki Sha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shūji Terayama
Shūji Terayama
J.A. Seazer
Yoshihiro Tatsuki
Eiko Kujo
Department Leadership Roster
Shūji Terayama
Director
Shūji Terayama
Screenplay
Eiko Kujo
Producer
J.A. Seazer
Original Music Composer
Yoshihiro Tatsuki
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cage about?
An experimental fantasy short dedicated to questioning whether or not man is a prisoner of time.
Who directed The Cage?
The Cage was directed by Shūji Terayama.
Who stars in The Cage?
The principal cast of The Cage includes Eiko Kujo, Mr. Nippon, Yoshihiro Tatsuki, Ishihara Yuko, Debuko Ôyama.
When was The Cage released and how long is it?
The Cage was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cage was composed by J.A. Seazer.



















