Caged (1950): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Caged
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1950
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Eleanor Parker, Agnes Moorehead, Ellen Corby, Hope Emerson, Betty Garde

What Caged Is About

Caged follows a young newlywed sent to prison after an armed robbery, and how the institution's brutality hardens her from an innocent woman into a case hardened convict. Eleanor Parker was nominated for Best Actress, Hope Emerson for Best Supporting Actress as an openly sadistic, coded lesbian guard, and Virginia Kellogg and Bernard C. Schoenfeld for the story and screenplay Oscars. The film grossed 1.5 million dollars. Who it's for: anyone curious about an unusually harsh, pioneering film noir critique of the women's prison system for its era. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a light, easy redemption story, since the film shows directly how the system corrupts character.

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What is Caged about?

Caged follows a young newlywed sent to prison after an armed robbery, and how the institution's brutality hardens her from an innocent woman into a case hardened convict. Eleanor Parker was nominated for Best Actress, Hope Emerson for Best Supporting Actress as an openly sadistic, coded lesbian guard, and Virginia Kellogg and Bernard C.

Where can I watch Caged?

Caged is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Caged?

Caged runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did Caged come out?

Caged was released in 1950.

Who directed Caged?

Caged was directed by John Cromwell.

Who stars in Caged?

Caged stars Eleanor Parker, Agnes Moorehead, Ellen Corby, Hope Emerson.

What is Caged's rating?

Caged holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.