The Gilded Cage (1955 film)
| The Gilded Cage | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | John Gilling |
| Produced by |
Robert S. Baker Monty Berman |
| Screenplay by |
Brock Williams Paul Erickson (story) |
| Starring |
Alex Nicol Veronica Hurst Clifford Evans |
| Music by | Stanley Black |
| Cinematography | Monty Berman |
| Edited by | Jim Connock |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Eros Films(UK) |
Release dates | February 1955 (UK) |
Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Gilded Cage is a 1955 British crime film directed by John Gilling and starring Alex Nicol, Veronica Hurst and Clifford Evans.[1] The film's title refers to a painting which features prominently in the story.[2]
Plot
Two brothers become involved with criminals planning a major art heist only to be framed by them for the theft.
The film is now available on d.v.d., having been released by Renown Pictures in 2013.
Cast
- Alex Nicol - Steve Anderson
- Michael Alexander - Harry Anderson
- Veronica Hurst - Marcia Farrell
- Clifford Evans - Ken Aimes
- Ursula Howells - Brenda Lucas
- Trevor Reid - Inspector Brace
- Elwyn Brook-Jones - Bruno
- John Stuart - Harding
- Kenneth Cope Hotel Receptionist
- Hal Osmond
Critical reception
The Radio Times wrote, "director John Gilling tries to push this tale of art theft and murder along at a decent pace, but spotting who framed Nichol's brother is hardly taxing.";[3] while Sky Movies noted a "standard British thick-ear thriller of the Fifties...Vigorous playing from a solid cast that includes Clifford Evans and Veronica Hurst sees the ingenuous story through." [4]
References
- ↑ "The Gilded Cage". BFI.
- ↑ "The Gilded Cage". Find and Watch.
- ↑ David Parkinson. "The Gilded Cage". RadioTimes.
- ↑ "The Gilded Cage". Find and Watch.