Cage
“There are no rules...”
Synopsis
A GI in Vietnam saves his buddy's life, but in the process is shot in the head. The injury results in brain damage to the point where he basically has a child's brain in a (very large) man's body. When they get out of the army the two open up a bar together, but some local gangsters make things tough for them after they refuse to take part in brutal "cage" matches where fighters battle to the point of serious injury and/or death.
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Top Cast
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Lou Ferrigno
Billy Thomas
Reb Brown
Scott Monroe
Michael Dante
Tony Baccola
Mike Moroff
Mario
Marilyn Tokuda
Morgan Garrett
Al Leong
Tiger Joe
James Shigeta
Tin Lum Yin
Branscombe Richmond
Diablo
Masanori Toguchi
Chang
Al Ruscio
Costello
Daniel Martine
Mono
Rion Hunter
Chao Tung
Dana Lee
Pang
Maggie Mea Miller
Meme
Paul Sorensen
Matt
Ketrick Kit Kelley
Cowboy
Jerry Potter
Texan #1
Ted Bolczak
Texan #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 22, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$618K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lang Elliott
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Kelley
- Original Score
- Michael Wetherwax
- Original Title
- Cage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $618K
- Production Studios
- Lang Elliott Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lang Elliott
Hugh Kelley
Michael Wetherwax
Jacques Haitkin
Mark S. Westmore
Larry J. Lebow, Lang Elliott
Department Leadership Roster
Lang Elliott
Director
Hugh Kelley
Writer
Phil Culotta
Stunt Coordinator
Mark S. Westmore
Editor
Michael Wetherwax
Original Music Composer
Jacques Haitkin
Director of Photography
Lang Elliott
Producer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cage about?
A GI in Vietnam saves his buddy's life, but in the process is shot in the head. The injury results in brain damage to the point where he basically has a child's brain in a (very large) man's body. When they get out of the army the two open up a bar together, but some local gangsters make things tough for them after they refuse to take part in brutal "cage" matches where fighters battle to the point of serious injury and/or death.
Who directed Cage?
Cage was directed by Lang Elliott.
Who stars in Cage?
The principal cast of Cage includes Lou Ferrigno, Reb Brown, Michael Dante, Mike Moroff, Marilyn Tokuda.
When was Cage released and how long is it?
Cage was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Cage make at the box office?
Cage grossed $618K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cage was composed by Michael Wetherwax.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cage?
Cage holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).