

The Steel Cage
1954-12-01 · 80 min · ★ 7.0
Drama set in San Quentin prison.
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- Directors
- Walter Doniger
- Production companies
- Phoenix Films Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Paul KellyWarden Clinton T. Duffy
Maureen O'SullivanGladys Duffy
Walter SlezakLouis, the Prison Chef, segment "The Chef"
John IrelandAl, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages"
Lawrence TierneyChet Harmon, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages"
Arthur FranzChaplain Harvey, segment "The Face"
Kenneth TobeySteinberg, Convict Painter, segment "The Face"
George CooperCharlie Rivers, Condemned Convict, segment "The Face"
Alan MowbrayLee Filbert, segment "The Chef"
George E. StoneSolly, Convict Chef, segment "The Chef"
Lyle TalbotSquare, Convict, segment "The Hostages"
Elisabeth FraserMarie, Louie's Girl, segment "The Chef"
Stanley AndrewsRoy, Head Guard, segment "The Hostages"
Morris AnkrumPrison Board Member Garvey, segment "The Hostages"
Don BeddoePrison Board Member Alan Ferness, segment "The Hostages"Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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