Castle Keep
"A one-eyed major and his oddball heroes fight a twentieth-century war in a tenth-century castle!"
Originally released in 1969. Castle Keep is a comedy/drama film. directed by Sydney Pollack.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Jean-Pierre Aumont, and Peter Falk
Synopsis
During the Battle of the Bulge, an anachronistic count shelters a ragtag squad of Americans in his isolated castle hoping they will defend it against the advancing Germans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (76 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Maj. Abraham Falconer
Jean-Pierre Aumont
as The Count of Maldorais
Peter Falk
as Sgt. Rossi
Bruce Dern
as Lt. Billy Byron Bix
Patrick O'Neal
as Capt. Lionel Beckman
Astrid Heeren
as Therese
Scott Wilson
as Cpl. Clearboy
Tony Bill
as Lt. Amberjack
Al Freeman Jr.
as Pvt. Allistair Piersall Benjamin
James Patterson
as Elk
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Filmways Pictures
- Avala Film
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Keep about?
During the Battle of the Bulge, an anachronistic count shelters a ragtag squad of Americans in his isolated castle hoping they will defend it against the advancing Germans.
Who directed Castle Keep?
Castle Keep was directed by Sydney Pollack.
How long is Castle Keep?
Castle Keep has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Castle Keep released?
Castle Keep was released on July 23, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Castle Keep?
The main cast of Castle Keep includes Burt Lancaster, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Peter Falk, Bruce Dern, Patrick O'Neal.