The Castle movie poster

The Castle

December 26, 1994 2h 0m 5.6/10 (32 votes)

Originally released in 1994. The Castle is a drama film. directed by Aleksey Balabanov. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Nikolay Stotskiy, Svetlana Pismichenko, and Anvar Libabov

Synopsis

Closely based on Franz Kafka's book "Das Schloß", the movie shares the same action on a land surveyor who is called to a village to do a job that no one seems to have ordered. Once there, he takes up the struggle against bureaucracy emanating from the castle.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 26, 1994 31 years ago
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Runtime 2h 0m 120 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (32 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • CNC
  • Orient Express
  • Roskomkino
  • Neue Bioskop Film
  • CTB Film Company
  • Lenfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Castle about?

Closely based on Franz Kafka's book "Das Schloß", the movie shares the same action on a land surveyor who is called to a village to do a job that no one seems to have ordered. Once there, he takes...

Who directed The Castle?

The Castle was directed by Aleksey Balabanov.

How long is The Castle?

The Castle has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).

When was The Castle released?

The Castle was released on December 26, 1994 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Castle?

The main cast of The Castle includes Nikolay Stotskiy, Svetlana Pismichenko, Anvar Libabov, Viktor Sukhorukov, Igor Shibanov.