---
title: "Cage II: The Arena of Death"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cage-ii-the-arena-of-death-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 112708
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 3.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cage II: The Arena of Death (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cage-ii-the-arena-of-death-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cage II: The Arena of Death is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Performance Pictures Inc.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A vulnerable veteran enters a brutal arena after being tricked into believing his caretaker died."

### Why Watch
- Features high-stakes arena combat
- Explores a dramatic friendship and deception

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves distressing manipulation of a vulnerable person
- Contains intense action themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action and drama themes centered around deception and combat.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, drama, tense, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lang Elliott
- **Networks / Studios**: Performance Pictures Inc.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lou Ferrigno** as *Billy*
- **Reb Brown** as *Scott*
- **Shannon Lee** as *Mi Lo*
- **James Shigeta** as *Tin Lum Yin*
- **Gerald Okamura** as *Dr. Wo*
- **James Lew** as *Chin*
- **Deron McBee** as *Spike Duval*
- **Craig Ng** as *Billy Woo*
- **Steven Ito** as *Mr. Chow*
- **Leo Fong** as *Tanaka*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Cage II: The Arena of Death released?
The film was released on December 14, 1994 in the United States.

### Q: What genres does Cage II: The Arena of Death belong to?
The film falls into the action and drama genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

### Q: What triggers the main character to enter the arena?
He is tricked into thinking his best friend and caretaker is dead, leaving him with no other choice.

### Q: What is the background of the main character?
The main character is a Vietnam veteran and a mentally disabled person.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cage II: The Arena of Death — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/112708)

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