Caged
Seen it?1950 | 96 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Bronson or American History X, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
A single mistake puts a 19-year old girl behind bars, where she experiences the terrors and torments of women in prison.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cromwell
- Eleanor ParkerMarie Allen
- Agnes MooreheadRuth Benton
- Ellen CorbyEmma Barber
- Hope EmersonEvelyn Harper
- Betty GardeKitty Stark
- Jan SterlingGita "Smoochie" Kovsky
- Lee PatrickElvira Powell
- Olive DeeringJune Roberts
- Jane DarwellIsolation Matron
- Gertrude MichaelGeorgia Harrison