The Cage
La Cage
Synopsis
An African physician returns home after studying medicine in Paris. He marries and settles down to life in the bucolic splendor of his native land. When he has a confrontation with a white plantation owner, the white man sees red and casts a spell on the African doctor. Although he realizes the curse is an ancient tribal superstition, he still is plagued by the ghost of his late first wife. The black doctor and the white man are assimilated into cultures in which neither of them were born in this vexing jungle tale.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Darène
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges de La Grandière, Pierre Tristan, Alain Bouvette, Philippe Mory, Christine Garnier, Marc Boureau, Robert Darène, Jean Servais
- Original Score
- Camille Sauvage
- Original Title
- La Cage
- Country of Origin
- France, Gabon
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Cinématographique du Gabon, Edition et Diffusion Cinématographique (E.D.I.C.), Lions Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Darène
Georges de La Grandière, Pierre Tristan, Alain Bouvette, Philippe Mory, Christine Garnier, Marc Boureau, Robert Darène, Jean Servais
Camille Sauvage
Jacques Lang
Georges Arnstam
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Darène
Director
Georges de La Grandière
Writer
Pierre Tristan
Writer
Alain Bouvette
Writer
Philippe Mory
Writer
Christine Garnier
Writer
Jacques Lang
Director of Photography
Marc Boureau
Writer
Robert Darène
Writer
Georges Arnstam
Editor
Jean Servais
Writer
Camille Sauvage
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cage
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What is The Cage about?
An African physician returns home after studying medicine in Paris. He marries and settles down to life in the bucolic splendor of his native land. When he has a confrontation with a white plantation owner, the white man sees red and casts a spell on the African doctor. Although he realizes the curse is an ancient tribal superstition, he still is plagued by the ghost of his late first wife. The black doctor and the white man are assimilated into cultures in which neither of them were born in this vexing jungle tale.
Who directed The Cage?
The Cage was directed by Robert Darène.
Who stars in The Cage?
The principal cast of The Cage includes Marina Vlady, Jean Servais, Philippe Mory, Myriel David, Colette Duval.
When was The Cage released and how long is it?
The Cage was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cage was composed by Camille Sauvage.