Castle Keep
Seen it?1969 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Braveheart or 1917, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sydney Pollack
- Burt LancasterMaj. Abraham Falconer
- Jean-Pierre AumontThe Count of Maldorais
- Peter FalkSgt. Rossi
- Bruce DernLt. Billy Byron Bix
- Patrick O'NealCapt. Lionel Beckman
- Astrid HeerenTherese
- Scott WilsonCpl. Clearboy
- Tony BillLt. Amberjack
- Al Freeman Jr.Pvt. Allistair Piersall Benjamin
- James PattersonElk