Lady in a Cage

A drunken, unscrupulous derelict who roams the mansion, steals valuables, and disregards the alarm. He becomes the catalyst that brings criminal activity into Cornelia’s home and exposes the vulnerability of the wealthy to predatory outsiders. His presence underscores the film’s theme of social outsiders exploiting protected spaces.

A wealthy widow who governs her life and home with iron will. Trapped in the elevator during a power outage, she pleads for help while the home is overrun by intruders. Her struggle evolves from victim to survivor, culminating in a destabilizing psychological crisis as the night spirals out of control.

Leader of the hoodlums, brash and menacing, who taunts Cornelia and flaunts contempt for authority. He reveals a cruel bias by insinuating that Malcolm might be gay and shows Cornelia a letter that hints at tragic consequences. His arrogance ultimately leads to a violent confrontation that ends with his death.

One of the intruders’ crew, part of the gang that loots the house and fuels the drunken escapade. She participates in the assault on the mansion’s occupants and, along with Essie, attempts to escape as the situation deteriorates. Her actions contribute to the night’s momentum toward chaos.

A fellow young hoodlum aligned with Randall and Elaine. She becomes a key participant in the intruders’ crime and is later mistaken for Malcolm by Cornelia, adding to the film’s tension and confusion. Her escape efforts are thwarted as the police close in.

A hustler who works with Mr. Paul and serves as a go-between for stolen goods. Her presence helps connect the criminal underground to the mansion’s interior, illustrating how networks of crime intrude on wealth. She remains a peripheral but pivotal links in the chain of events.

A fence who buys the stolen goods and coordinates with Sade, driving the criminal scheme forward. He arrives with his crew to reclaim items from the hoodlums’ car, intensifying the confrontation inside and around the mansion. His role ties the looting to the larger underworld network.

Cornelia’s son, whose letter reveals deep-seated distress and a threat of suicide due to his mother's domineering attitude. The letter’s discovery shocks Cornelia and crystallizes the film’s theme of control, fear, and family conflict. He remains a spectral presence whose impact is felt through the implications of his words.