Cages
1984
23 min
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This powerful, contemporary story by Guy Vanderhaeghe dramatizes a family in conflict. A father who despises his job as a miner hopes for a better life for his sons. Billy, the younger, understands his father's aspirations, whereas Gene mocks his father and brother, and turns to drinking and delinquency. Billy makes excuses for Gene's behaviour and takes the blame for his actions until he realizes he cannot cover up for his brother forever.
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This powerful, contemporary story by Guy Vanderhaeghe dramatizes a family in conflict. A father who despises his job as a miner hopes for a better life for his sons. Billy, the younger, understands his father's aspirations, whereas Gene mocks his father and brother, and turns to drinking and delinquency. Billy makes excuses for Gene's behaviour and takes the blame for his actions until he realizes he cannot cover up for his brother forever.
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directorMichael Scott
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producerSeaton McLeanJanice PlattMichael MacMillanAndy Thomson
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executive producerRobert VerrallMichael MacMillan
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scriptRobert Duncan
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cameraAndreas Poulsson
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soundDon Paches
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editingLara Mazur
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sound editingLara Mazur
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musicRandolph Peters
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line producerGillian Richardson
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re-recording mixerJean-Pierre JoutelAdrian Croll
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castSteve AtkinsonSaleem AvreshyPaul BoretskiMarek ForysinskiDavid FoxPaul McGaffeyChris OwensElan Ross GibsonKevin SmithPaul Whitney
