Caged Heat
“Women's prison U.S.A. - Rape Riot and Revenge! White Hot Desires melting cold prison steel!”
Synopsis
A young woman is convicted on drug offenses and sent to a women's penitentiary run by a repressed and oppressive female warden. When the prison's sadistic doctor begins conducting illegal "therapeutic" experiments on the inmates, the ladies plot their revenge.
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Caged Heat (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Juanita Brown
Maggie
Roberta Collins
Belle Tyson
Erica Gavin
Jacqueline Wilson
Ella Reid
Pandora
Cheryl Smith
Lavelle
Barbara Steele
Supt. McQueen
Warren Miller
Dr. Randolph
Crystin Sinclaire
Crazy Alice
Toby Carr Rafelson
Pinter
Mickey Fox
Bernice
Irene Stokes
Hazel
Cynthia Songé
Rosemary
Ann Stockdale
Bonnie
Dorothy Love
Kitchen Matron
Carol Terry
Kitchen Guard
Layla Bias Galloway
Shower Guard
Essie Hayes
Essie
John Aprea
Dream Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$180K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Demme
- Original Score
- John Cale
- Original Title
- Caged Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $180K
- Production Studios
- Renegade Women Co, Artists Entertainment Complex, New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Demme
Jonathan Demme
John Cale
Tak Fujimoto
Johanna Demetrakas, Michal Goldman, Carolyn Hicks
Samuel W. Gelfman, Roger Corman, Evelyn Purcell
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Demme
Director
Jonathan Demme
Writer
Johanna Demetrakas
Editor
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Michal Goldman
Editor
Carolyn Hicks
Editor
Samuel W. Gelfman
Producer
Roger Corman
Producer
Evelyn Purcell
Producer
John Cale
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caged Heat
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What is Caged Heat about?
A young woman is convicted on drug offenses and sent to a women's penitentiary run by a repressed and oppressive female warden. When the prison's sadistic doctor begins conducting illegal "therapeutic" experiments on the inmates, the ladies plot their revenge.
Who directed Caged Heat?
Caged Heat was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who stars in Caged Heat?
The principal cast of Caged Heat includes Juanita Brown, Roberta Collins, Erica Gavin, Ella Reid, Cheryl Smith.
When was Caged Heat released and how long is it?
Caged Heat was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Caged Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caged Heat was composed by John Cale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caged Heat?
Caged Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).