---
title: "The Cage"
year: 1963
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cage-1963"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 198841
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Cage (1963) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cage-1963

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Cage is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Adventure, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Compagnie Cinématographique du Gabon, Edition et Diffusion Cinématographique (E.D.I.C.), Lions Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An African doctor confronts colonial magic upon returning to his ancestral homeland."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric bucolic African setting
- Blend of adventure, mystery, and supernatural folklore
- Explores cultural clash between African and European characters

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for contemporary viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s mystical and colonial themes are mature, making it suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystical, colonial, jungle, adventure, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Darène
- **Networks / Studios**: Compagnie Cinématographique du Gabon, Edition et Diffusion Cinématographique (E.D.I.C.), Lions Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marina Vlady** as *Isabelle*
- **Jean Servais** as *Michel*
- **Philippe Mory** as *Phillipe*
- **Myriel David** as *Oyane*
- **Colette Duval** as *Colette*
- **Alain Bouvette** as *Foreman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed The Cage?
The Cage was directed by Robert Darène.

### Q: What language is the film in?
The Cage is a French film.

### Q: When was The Cage released?
It was released in France on 8 June 1963.

### Q: What genre does The Cage belong to?
The film is classified as adventure and mystery.

### Q: Did The Cage appear at any film festivals?
It was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Cage — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/198841)
- [The Cage (1963 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cage_(1963_film))

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