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MASTER SCORE 54.5 / 100
1960·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 10m

CAGE OF EVIL

“Blonde Bait...In a Murder Trap!”

While investigating a diamond heist, disgruntled cop Harper falls for Holly, the top suspect's main squeeze. When she convinces him to kill her boyfriend and make off with her and the loot, they start down a treacherous path full of dark surprises.

Above the Line
Edward L. Cahn·DirectorOrville H. Hampton·WriterMaury Gertsman·Director of PhotographyPaul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerMichael Minth·Editor
Cast
Ron Foster·Det. Scott Harper (as Ronald Foster)Patricia Blair·Holly Taylor (as Pat Blair)Harp McGuire·Det. Murray KearnsJohn Maxwell·Insp. Daniel A. MelroseHugh Sanders·Martin BenderHelen Kleeb·Mrs. MeltonRobert Shayne·Victor DelmarDouglas Henderson·Barney SawyerPreston Hanson·Tom ColtonTed Knight·Lt. Dan Ivers
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 2
Edward L. Cahn·DirectorHerbert S. Greene·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Orville H. Hampton·Writer
Camera· 1
Maury Gertsman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Minth·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Paul Sawtell·Original Music ComposerBert Shefter·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Serge Krizman·Art DirectionMorris Hoffman·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Robert E. Kent·ProducerJack Murton·CastingJoseph Small·Production Manager
By the Numbers
54.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
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