Cage Without a Key (1975): Cast & Plot
Cage Without a Key is a 1975 drama directed by Buzz Kulik, starring Susan Dey as Valerie Smith, Ann D'Andrea and Anne Bloom. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Douglas S. Cramer Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cage Without a Key About?
The premise of Cage Without a Key without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Needing a ride, a high‑school girl accepts a lift from a stranger who then forces her to join a robbery that ends with a clerk’s murder. Though she loudly protests her innocence, they are arrested, and she is convicted of first‑degree murder and sent to prison. Inside, she quickly learns that the hardships awaiting her are only just beginning now.
Cage Without a Key Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- homosexuality
- female homosexuality
- illicit sex
- prison
- murder
- nice girl in prison
- women's prison
Cage Without a Key Cast & Characters
Susan Dey leads the cast as Valerie Smith, with Ann D'Andrea as Mrs. Smith and Anne Bloom as Joleen. Directed by Buzz Kulik; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Buzz Kulik
- Susan Dey as Valerie Smith
- Ann D'Andrea as Mrs. Smith
- Anne Bloom as Joleen
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Sam Bottoms as Buddy Goleta
Also Starring in Cage Without a Key
· 30 more- Susie Elene Suzy Kurosawa
- Jonelle Allen Tommy
- Allan Miller Phil Kenneally
- Margaret Willock Wanda Polsky
- Katherine Helmond Mrs. Little
- Basil Hoffman Judge
- Michael Brandon Ben Holian
- Richard Williams Booking Officer
- Marc Alaimo Workman
- Karen Carlson Betty Holian
- Lewis Charles Liquor Customer
- Gary Pagett Station Duty Officer
- Edward Cross Social Worker
- Al Dunlap Liquor Counterman
- Edith Diaz Angel Perez
- Harvey J. Goldenberg Mr. Feiner
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- Andrew Rubin Russo
- Tom Newman Mr. Watkins
- Lani O'Grady Noreen
- Miko Mayama Mrs. Little's Secretary
- Karen Morrow Mrs. Turner
- Elizabeth Lane Miss McGinnes
- Ari Sorko-Ram Auto Club Driver
- Dawn Frame Sarah
- Victoria Huxtable Jamie
- Carol Carrington Juvenile Hall Matron
- Jerry Crews Supervisor
- Annette Henley Rosie
- Dan Evanilla Coach
- Carmen Martinez Miss Marquez
More from Buzz Kulik
More films directed by Buzz Kulik, best-rated first: Brian's Song, The Hunter, Too Young The Hero and Her Secret Life.
Cage Without a Key Plot Summary
What happens in Cage Without a Key from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Valerie Smith [Susan Dey] sets out on a road trip to San Francisco with her friend Joleen [Anne Bloom], hoping for a simple beginning after graduating high school. Their plans hit a snag when Joleen’s car breaks down, and a man named Buddy [Sam Bottoms] pulls up and offers to drive Valerie the rest of the way. Valerie, who doesn’t know Buddy, feels cautious but is gradually swayed by the pressure around her, leading to a reluctant agreement to continue the journey with him.
Full summary
The whole story of Cage Without a Key, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Cage Without a Key?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Valerie Smith in the film?
Cars in Cage Without a Key
12 cars on screen, including the 1968 Volkswagen Station Wagon T2 Typ 2 and the 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
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1973 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Caged, Women in Cages and Caged Hearts.
Cage Without a Key FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cage Without a Key, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cage Without a Key?
Cage Without a Key runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Cage Without a Key released?
Cage Without a Key was released on March 14, 1975.
Who directed Cage Without a Key?
Cage Without a Key was directed by Buzz Kulik.
More films by Buzz Kulik Who is in the cast of Cage Without a Key?
Cage Without a Key stars Susan Dey as Valerie Smith, Ann D'Andrea as Mrs. Smith and Anne Bloom as Joleen, among 34 credited actors.
Does Cage Without a Key have a post-credit scene?
No. Cage Without a Key has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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