Castle Keep

– During the Battle of the Bulge, an anachronistic count shelters a ragtag squad of Americans in his i..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1969
Castle Keep (1969)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:

Castle Keep (1969) - Trailer

Release Date:

20 Sep 1969

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Sydney Pollack

Writer:

William Eastlake (based on the novel by), Daniel Taradash (screenplay), David Rayfiel (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Burt Lancaster, Patrick O'Neal, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Peter Falk

Plot:

Toward the end of World War II, a small company of American GI's occupy an ancient castle. Their commander has an affair with the countess in resident. One guy falls in love with a Volkswagon. A baker among them moves in with another baker's wife. A group of shell shocked holy rollers wander the bombed out streets. A GI art historian tries vainly to protect the castle and its masterpieces.

Production:

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
38%