
The Cave
1973, English. Directed by Sam Weiss.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1973
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is The Cave?
The Cave runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Does The Cave have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Cave on?
The Cave isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1973. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cave?
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Who directed The Cave?
The Cave (1973) was directed by Sam Weiss and stars Orson Welles.