The Keep
"They were all drawn to the keep. Tonight, they will all face the evil."
Originally released in 1983. The Keep is a horror/fantasy film. directed by Michael Mann.
Starring Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, and Jürgen Prochnow
Synopsis
Set during World War II, a German army garrison is sent to guard a mountain pass in a village in Romania's Carpathian mountains and sets up barracks in an ancient stone fortress. Two of the soldiers unwittingly release a mysterious entity that kills or corrupts those within its influence, drawing the attention of a Gestapo commander, a Jewish scholar, and a mysterious traveller.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (298 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.7M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Scott Glenn
as Glaeken Trismegestus
Alberta Watson
as Eva Cuza
Jürgen Prochnow
as Captain Klaus Woermann
Robert Prosky
as Father Mihail Fonescu
Gabriel Byrne
as Major Kaempffer
Ian McKellen
as Dr. Theodore Cuza
William Morgan Sheppard
as Alexandru
Royston Tickner
as Tomescu
Michael Carter
as Radu Molasar
John Vine
as Lutz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,661,757
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Associated Capital
- Capital Equipment Leasing
- Howard W. Koch Productions
- Gene Kirkwood Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Keep about?
Set during World War II, a German army garrison is sent to guard a mountain pass in a village in Romania's Carpathian mountains and sets up barracks in an ancient stone fortress. Two of the soldier...
Who directed The Keep?
The Keep was directed by Michael Mann.
How long is The Keep?
The Keep has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Keep released?
The Keep was released on December 16, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Keep?
The main cast of The Keep includes Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, Gabriel Byrne.
Is The Keep worth watching?
The Keep has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 298 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.