The Mafu Cage
“A terrifying love story.”
Synopsis
Two strange sisters live in a crumbling mansion, where they keep a pet ape, which belonged to their late father, locked in a cage. While one of the sisters seems to be keeping her head on straight, as it were, the other appears to be sinking further and further into barbarism and insanity.
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The Mafu Cage movie 1979 Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Arthur
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Chastain, Éric Wesphal
- Original Score
- Roger Kellaway
- Original Title
- The Mafu Cage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Arthur
Don Chastain, Éric Wesphal
Roger Kellaway
John Bailey
Carol Littleton
Diana Young
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad E. Angone
Production Design
Nani Yee Grenell
Costume Design
Don Chastain
Writer
Éric Wesphal
Writer
Karen Arthur
Director
Diana Young
Producer
Carol Littleton
Editor
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mafu Cage
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What is The Mafu Cage about?
Two strange sisters live in a crumbling mansion, where they keep a pet ape, which belonged to their late father, locked in a cage. While one of the sisters seems to be keeping her head on straight, as it were, the other appears to be sinking further and further into barbarism and insanity.
Who directed The Mafu Cage?
The Mafu Cage was directed by Karen Arthur.
Who stars in The Mafu Cage?
The principal cast of The Mafu Cage includes Lee Grant, Carol Kane, Will Geer, James Olson, William Sherwood.
When was The Mafu Cage released and how long is it?
The Mafu Cage was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mafu Cage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mafu Cage was composed by Roger Kellaway.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mafu Cage?
The Mafu Cage holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).