An escaped mental patient lands in a nightclub den of jewel thieves and sexploitation intrigue.
KITTEN IN A CAGE
Trapped... she was made to witness! Bound... she was forced to submit! Here, in the cage, they could defile her in any way their perverted minds wished
A woman is caught in the middle of a plot by thieves to steal a fortune she doesn’t really know about in this sexploitation opus.
Quick Answer
Kitten in a Cage is a 1968 American crime drama directed by Richard MacLeod about Julie, an escapee from a mental institution who seeks refuge with her nightclub-owning friend, only to become entangled with jewel thieves.
Programmer's Pick
This is pure sixties sexploitation with a crime twist: escaped mental patient, nightclub shenanigans, and jewel thieves all in one lurid package. If you like your drama with a heavy dose of nudity and pulp, Kitten in a Cage delivers exactly what the title promises—and then some.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
From female full frontal nudity to nightclub strippers, the film leans unapologetically into its erotic roots.
The action unfolds in a seedy nightclub setting, making it a pulpy portrait of late '60s nightlife and danger.
A jewel heist plot collides with a cast of provocative characters, blending heist suspense and steamy drama.
Julie’s escape and struggle put a woman at the center of this sex-charged crime drama.
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Julie escapes from a mental institution
Jewel thieves targeting the nightclub
Forces Julie and friends to fight for their lives
Nightclub
Questions from the Vault
When was Kitten in a Cage released? +
Kitten in a Cage was released in 1968.
Who directed Kitten in a Cage? +
Kitten in a Cage was directed by Richard MacLeod.
How long is Kitten in a Cage? +
Kitten in a Cage has a runtime of 79 minutes.
What genre is Kitten in a Cage? +
Kitten in a Cage is a crime and drama film.
Where can I watch Kitten in a Cage? +
Kitten in a Cage is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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