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Cage

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
678
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Cage (1989)
  • Action
  • Drama
A GI in Vietnam saves his buddy's life, but in the process is shot in the head. The injury results in brain damage to the point where he basically has a child's brain in a (very large) man's... Read allA GI in Vietnam saves his buddy's life, but in the process is shot in the head. The injury results in brain damage to the point where he basically has a child's brain in a (very large) man's body. When they get out of the Marine Corps, the two open up a bar together, but some loc... Read allA GI in Vietnam saves his buddy's life, but in the process is shot in the head. The injury results in brain damage to the point where he basically has a child's brain in a (very large) man's body. When they get out of the Marine Corps, the two open up a bar together, but some local gangsters make things tough for them after they refuse to take part in brutal "cage" ma... Read all
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
678
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lang Elliott
  • Writer
    • Hugh Kelley
  • Stars
    • Lou Ferrigno
    • Reb Brown
    • Michael Dante
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lang Elliott
  • Writer
    • Hugh Kelley
  • Stars
    • Lou Ferrigno
    • Reb Brown
    • Michael Dante
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    • 11User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Lou Ferrigno
    Lou Ferrigno
    • Billy Thomasas Billy Thomas
    Reb Brown
    Reb Brown
    • Scott Monroeas Scott Monroe
    Michael Dante
    Michael Dante
    • Tony Baccolaas Tony Baccola
    Mike Moroff
    Mike Moroff
    • Marioas Mario
    Marilyn Tokuda
    • Morgan Garrettas Morgan Garrett
    Al Leong
    Al Leong
    • Tiger Joeas Tiger Joe
    James Shigeta
    James Shigeta
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    Branscombe Richmond
    Branscombe Richmond
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    Tiger Chung Lee
    • Changas Chang
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    Al Ruscio
    • Costelloas Costello
    Daniel Martine
    Daniel Martine
    • Monoas Mono
    Rion Hunter
    Rion Hunter
    • Chao Tungas Chao Tung
    Dana Lee
    Dana Lee
    • Pangas Pang
    Maggie Mae Miller
    • Memeas Meme
    Paul Sorensen
    • Mattas Matt
    Ketrick Kit Kelley
    • Cowboyas Cowboy
    Jerry Potter
    • Texan #1as Texan #1
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    • Director
      • Lang Elliott
    • Writer
      • Hugh Kelley
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      DANNY TREJO IS IN THIS MOVIE!!! He has no lines but he's in the movie!!!
    • Quotes

      Billy Thomas: I'm smart too. I got three-seventy and five-forty on the Master-Blaster.

      Mario: [Awestruck] Jeez.

      Tony Baccola: Wait. Master-Blaster? What is that?

      Mario: Its a video game, Tony!

      Tony Baccola: Yeah, I should've known you'd know!

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    User reviews11

    Review
    Top review
    2/10
    Revenge of the 80's: Lame "buddy" action flicks.
    Cage (1989) was another one of those low budget "buddy" action flicks that were produced during the 80's thanks in large part due to the films such as 48hrs. and Lethal Weapon. This one stars Reb Brown and Lou Ferrigno as to former Vietnam Vets who happen to run a local dive bar. Reb takes care of Lou because he saved his life in 'Nam. But Lou was shot in the head and is now pretty soft. Although he's huge, Lou has the brain of a child. One day some ruffians throw their wait around in the bar and Lou and Rebb beat the tar out of them. But payback's a mother. They crash the bar leaving Lou and Reb with nothing. That is until these two thugs come into the picture (one of them's a real nice guy) who have a plan in mind.

    The film's a waste of time. Maybe if they went all they way and made a hard core action flick instead of trying to tone down the gruesomeness of the situation perhaps it could have worked. Alas, it doesn't and the audience is left holding the bag. Oh well. It's too bad because you have all the elements for a great B-movie. Better luck next time, I guess.

    Not recommended.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cage Fighter
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cage Productions
      • Lang Elliott Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $618,178
    • Gross worldwide
      • $618,178
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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