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The Big Bird Cage
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The Big Bird Cage

1972-07-01 · 96 min · ★ 5.6

Action · Crime · Drama

Women rebel against slave labor in a filthy jungle prison where they feed sugar cane to a mechanical maw.

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Directors
Jack Hill
Production companies
New World Pictures
Countries
Philippines, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pam GrierPam GrierBlossom
Anitra FordAnitra FordTerry
Candice RomanCandice RomanCarla
Sid HaigSid HaigDjango
Teda BracciTeda BracciBull Jones
Carol SpeedCarol SpeedMickie
Karen McKevicKaren McKevicKaren
Vic DiazVic DiazRocco
Andres CenteneraWarden Zappa
Marissa DelgadoMarissa DelgadoRina
RizzaLin Tsiang
Subas HerreroSubas HerreroMoreno
Wendy GreenGertie
Roy AlvarezRevolutionary (uncredited)
Zenaida AmadorZenaida AmadorPrison Camp Doctor (uncredited)
Roldan AquinoRoldan AquinoRevolutionary (uncredited)

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