The Mafu Cage(1978)
A terrifying love story.
The Mafu Cage Synopsis
Two strange sisters live in a crumbling mansion, where they keep a pet ape, which belonged to their late father, locked in a cage. While one of the sisters seems to be keeping her head on straight, as it were, the other appears to be sinking further and further into barbarism and insanity.
The Mafu Cage (1978) is a thriller and horror film directed by Karen Arthur, released on March 19, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Lee Grant, Carol Kane, Will Geer and James Olson. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Karen Arthur
- Writers:
- Don Chastain, Éric Wesphal
- Producers:
- Diana Young
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Status:
- Released
The Mafu Cage (1978) Trailer
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The Mafu Cage Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Grant
as Ellen
Carol Kane
as Cissy
Will Geer
as Zom
James Olson
as David
- William Sherwood
William Sherwood
as Will
Key crew
Directed by Karen Arthur, written by Don Chastain and Éric Wesphal, produced by Diana Young.
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The Mafu Cage Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 31 ratings.
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The Mafu Cage – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mafu Cage?
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The main cast of The Mafu Cage (1978) includes Lee Grant, Carol Kane, Will Geer, James Olson and William Sherwood. The film was directed by Karen Arthur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mafu Cage released?
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The Mafu Cage was released on March 19, 1978 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Mafu Cage worth watching?
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The Mafu Cage (1978) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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