Cage Without a Key
Synopsis
A high school girl who needs a ride accepts one from a boy she doesn't know. He then forces her to participate in a robbery, in which a clerk is killed. They are soon caught, and the girl, despite her protestations of innocence, is convicted of first-degree murder and sent to prison. Once she gets there, she finds out that her troubles are just beginning.
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Susan Dey
Valerie Smith
Jonelle Allen
Tommy
Sam Bottoms
Buddy Goleta
Anne Bloom
Joleen
Karen Carlson
Betty Holian
Edith Diaz
Angel Perez
Susie Elene
Suzy Kurosawa
Dawn Frame
Sarah
Katherine Helmond
Mrs. Little
Victoria Huxtable
Jamie
Karen Morrow
Mrs. Turner
Lani O'Grady
Noreen
Margaret Willock
Wanda Polsky
Michael Brandon
Ben Holian
Ann D'Andrea
Mrs. Smith
Annette Henley
Rosie
Marc Alaimo
Workman
Carol Carrington
Juvenile Hall Matron
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Screenplay & Story
- Joanna Lee
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Cage Without a Key
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Douglas S. Cramer Company, Columbia Pictures Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buzz Kulik
Joanna Lee
Michel Legrand
Charles F. Wheeler
Roland Gross
Buzz Kulik, Douglas S. Cramer
Department Leadership Roster
Buzz Kulik
Director
Joanna Lee
Writer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Roland Gross
Editor
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Buzz Kulik
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cage Without a Key
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What is Cage Without a Key about?
A high school girl who needs a ride accepts one from a boy she doesn't know. He then forces her to participate in a robbery, in which a clerk is killed. They are soon caught, and the girl, despite her protestations of innocence, is convicted of first-degree murder and sent to prison. Once she gets there, she finds out that her troubles are just beginning.
Who directed Cage Without a Key?
Cage Without a Key was directed by Buzz Kulik.
Who stars in Cage Without a Key?
The principal cast of Cage Without a Key includes Susan Dey, Jonelle Allen, Sam Bottoms, Anne Bloom, Karen Carlson.
When was Cage Without a Key released and how long is it?
Cage Without a Key was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Cage Without a Key?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cage Without a Key was composed by Michel Legrand.