The Big Cage
Synopsis
A circus on the verge of bankruptcy decides to save itself by staging a animal act with lions and tigers for the first time.
Top Cast
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Clyde Beatty
Clyde Beatty
Anita Page
Lilian Langley
Andy Devine
Scoops
Vince Barnett
Soupmeat
Raymond Hatton
Timothy O'Hara
Wallace Ford
Russ Penny
Mickey Rooney
Jimmy O'Hara
Reginald Barlow
John Whipple
Edward Peil Sr.
Glenn Stoner
Robert McWade
Henry Cameron
Wilfred Lucas
Bob Mills
Louise Beavers
Mandy
Walter Brennan
Ticket Taker
James Durkin
Silas Warner
Tom London
Ship Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferdinand Reyher, Edward Anthony
- Original Title
- The Big Cage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Neumann
Ferdinand Reyher, Edward Anthony, Clyde Beatty, Clarence Marks
George Robinson
Philip Cahn
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ferdinand Reyher
Screenplay
Edward Anthony
Screenplay
Kurt Neumann
Director
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Philip Cahn
Editor
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
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 Big Cage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Cage about?
A circus on the verge of bankruptcy decides to save itself by staging a animal act with lions and tigers for the first time.
Who directed The Big Cage?
The Big Cage was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in The Big Cage?
The principal cast of The Big Cage includes Clyde Beatty, Anita Page, Andy Devine, Vince Barnett, Raymond Hatton.
When was The Big Cage released and how long is it?
The Big Cage was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is The Big Cage based on a book or true story?
The Big Cage is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Clyde Beatty", Book: "Edward Anthony".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Cage?
The Big Cage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).