The Cave(1973)
The Cave Synopsis
Carried by a rich narration from Orson Welles, this rarely seen 1973 animated adaptation of Plato’s 'allegory of the cave' populates the tale with haunting human figures, bringing retro-surreal life to the parable.
The Cave (1973) is a animation film directed by Sam Weiss, released on January 1, 1973 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Orson Welles.
- Director:
- Sam Weiss
- Writers:
- Plato
- Producers:
- Nick Bosustow, C.B. Wismar
- Production:
- Churchill Films, Counterpoint Films
- Status:
- Released
The Cave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Sam Weiss, written by Plato, produced by Nick Bosustow and C.B. Wismar.
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The Cave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cave online?
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Who stars in The Cave?
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The main cast of The Cave (1973) includes Orson Welles. The film was directed by Sam Weiss. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cave released?
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The Cave was released on January 1, 1973 and runs for 9m.