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The Big Cage
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The Big Cage

1933-05-01 · 82 min · ★ 8.0

Action · Adventure · Drama

A circus on the verge of bankruptcy decides to save itself by staging a animal act with lions and tigers for the first time.

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Directors
Kurt Neumann
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Clyde BeattyClyde BeattyClyde Beatty
Anita PageAnita PageLilian Langley
Andy DevineAndy DevineScoops
Vince BarnettVince BarnettSoupmeat
Raymond HattonRaymond HattonTimothy O'Hara
Wallace FordWallace FordRuss Penny
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyJimmy O'Hara
Reginald BarlowReginald BarlowJohn Whipple
Edward Peil Sr.Edward Peil Sr.Glenn Stoner
Robert McWadeRobert McWadeHenry Cameron
Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasBob Mills
Louise BeaversLouise BeaversMandy
Walter BrennanWalter BrennanTicket Taker
James DurkinJames DurkinSilas Warner
Tom LondonTom LondonShip Captain

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