Star Trek: The Cage
1965, English. Directed by Robert Butler.
Led by Captain Christopher Pike, the crew of the starship Enterprise investigates of a far-off planet which was the site of a shipwreck eighteen years earlier. They encounter telepathic aliens who seek a human male specimen for their menagerie.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Robert ButlerDirector
- Jeffrey HunterChristopher Pike
- Leonard NimoySpock
- Majel BarrettNumber One
- Susan OliverVina
- Meg WyllieThe Keeper
- Peter DuryeaLieutenant José Tyler
- Laurel GoodwinYeoman J. M. Colt
- Clegg HoytTransporter Chief Pitcairn
- Malachi ThroneThe Keeper (voice)
- Michael DuganThe Kaylar
- Georgia SchmidtFirst Talosian
- Robert C. JohnsonFirst Talosian (voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gene Roddenberry
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What Star Trek: The Cage is based on
Star Trek: The Cage is based on Star Trek is…, a pitch by Gene Roddenberry, published by Roddenberry Entertainment.
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Star Trek is…
By Gene Roddenberry
Published by Roddenberry Entertainment
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How long is Star Trek: The Cage?
Star Trek: The Cage runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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Star Trek: The Cage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1965. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Star Trek: The Cage?
If you liked Star Trek: The Cage, try Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods, Doctor Who: Deep Breath, Attack on Titan.
Who directed Star Trek: The Cage?
Star Trek: The Cage (1965) was directed by Robert Butler and stars Jeffrey Hunter, Leonard Nimoy, Majel Barrett.
What is Star Trek: The Cage based on?
Star Trek: The Cage is based on Star Trek is…, a pitch by Gene Roddenberry, published by Roddenberry Entertainment.