The Cave (1973): Cast
The Cave is a 1973 short animated film directed by Sam Weiss, starring Orson Welles as Narrator. It runs 9 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 9 min
- Director
- Sam Weiss
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Churchill Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cave About?
The premise of The Cave without spoilers.
Carried by Orson Welles’ rich narration, this rare 1973 animated short brings Plato’s allegory of the cave to life with haunting human figures and retro‑surreal visuals. The film’s striking animation guides viewers through the symbolic journey of light and shadow, offering a vivid, philosophical reinterpretation of the classic parable.
The Cave Cast & Characters
Orson Welles plays Narrator in The Cave. Directed by Sam Weiss.
- Director Sam Weiss
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Orson Welles as Narrator
More from Sam Weiss
More films directed by Sam Weiss: Ghost in the Shed, The Legend of John Henry, The Cave: a parable told by Orson Welles and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Seen The Cave?
The Cave FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Cave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cave?
The Cave runs 9 minutes.
When was The Cave released?
The Cave was released in 1973.
Who directed The Cave?
The Cave was directed by Sam Weiss.
More films by Sam Weiss Who is in the cast of The Cave?
The Cave stars Orson Welles as Narrator.
Does The Cave have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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