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In a Glass Cage
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In a Glass Cage

1986-08-06 · 112 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Horror · Thriller

A mysterious teenager named Ángelo cares for Klaus, a German doctor with a dark past who lives trapped in an iron lung.

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Directors
Agustí Villaronga
Production companies
TEM Productores
Countries
Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Günter MeisnerGünter MeisnerKlaus
David SustDavid SustÁngelo
Marisa ParedesMarisa ParedesGriselda
Gisèle EchevarríaGisèle EchevarríaRena
Imma Colomer MarcetImma Colomer MarcetLaborer
Josuè GuaschSinging Child
David CuspineraDavid CuspineraBarracks Child
Ricardo CarceleroChild Ángelo
Alberto ManzanoGypsy Child

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