Star Trek: The Cage(1965)
Star Trek: The Cage Synopsis
Led by Captain Christopher Pike, the crew of the starship Enterprise investigates of a far-off planet which was the site of a shipwreck eighteen years earlier. They encounter telepathic aliens who seek a human male specimen for their menagerie.
Star Trek: The Cage (1965) is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Robert Butler, released on February 1, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Jeffrey Hunter, Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett and Susan Oliver. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Butler
- Writers:
- Gene Roddenberry
- Producers:
- Gene Roddenberry
- Cinematographer:
- William E. Snyder
- Production:
- NBC
- Status:
- Released
Star Trek: The Cage (1965) Trailer
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Star Trek: The Cage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeffrey Hunter
as Christopher Pike
Leonard Nimoy
as Spock
Majel Barrett
as Number One
Susan Oliver
as Vina
Meg Wyllie
as The Keeper
Peter Duryea
as Lieutenant José Tyler
Laurel Goodwin
as Yeoman J. M. Colt
Clegg Hoyt
as Transporter Chief Pitcairn
Malachi Throne
as The Keeper (voice)
- Michael Dugan
Michael Dugan
as The Kaylar
- Georgia Schmidt
Georgia Schmidt
as First Talosian
- Robert C. Johnson
Robert C. Johnson
as First Talosian (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Butler, written by Gene Roddenberry, produced by Gene Roddenberry.
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Star Trek: The Cage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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Star Trek: The Cage – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Star Trek: The Cage?
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The main cast of Star Trek: The Cage (1965) includes Jeffrey Hunter, Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett, Susan Oliver and Meg Wyllie. The film was directed by Robert Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Star Trek: The Cage released?
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Star Trek: The Cage was released on February 1, 1965 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Star Trek: The Cage worth watching?
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Star Trek: The Cage (1965) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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