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The Caretaker

January 21, 1964 1h 45m 7.2/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 1964. The Caretaker is a drama film. directed by Clive Donner.

Starring Alan Bates, Donald Pleasence, and Robert Shaw

Synopsis

Aston, a quiet, reserved man, lives alone in a top-floor cluttered room of a small abandoned house in a poor London district. He befriends and takes in Mac Davies, an old derelict who has been fired from a menial job in a café. In time Aston offers him a job as caretaker of the house. Aston's brother, Mick - a taunting, quasi-sadist - harasses the derelict when his brother is away, countermanding his orders...

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 21, 1964 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (13 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Caretaker Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Caretaker about?

Aston, a quiet, reserved man, lives alone in a top-floor cluttered room of a small abandoned house in a poor London district. He befriends and takes in Mac Davies, an old derelict who has been fire...

Who directed The Caretaker?

The Caretaker was directed by Clive Donner.

How long is The Caretaker?

The Caretaker has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was The Caretaker released?

The Caretaker was released on January 21, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Caretaker?

The main cast of The Caretaker includes Alan Bates, Donald Pleasence, Robert Shaw, Harold Pinter.