Drama · United States of America · 1954 · 1h 20m

The Steel Cage

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Director
Walter Doniger
Cast
Paul Kelly as Warden Clinton T. Duffy Maureen O'Sullivan as Gladys Duffy Walter Slezak as Louis, the Prison Chef, segment "The Chef" John Ireland as Al, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" Lawrence Tierney as Chet Harmon, a Ringleader, segment "The Hostages" Arthur Franz as Chaplain Harvey, segment "The Face"
Crew
Joseph F. Biroc — Director of Photography John Alton — Director of Photography Oliver Crawford — Writer Guy Trosper — Writer
Tagline

RAW LIFE... REAL LIFE... inside San Quentin Prison!

Synopsis

Drama set in San Quentin prison.

Mood & Themes
prisonsan quentin
Key Collaborators
Walter Doniger Director Joseph F. Biroc Director of Photography John Alton Director of Photography Oliver Crawford Writer Guy Trosper Writer
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