The Caretaker
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...
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On Location with The Caretaker, 1963
Type: Featurette • Published 2010-11-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 21, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Pinter
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- The Caretaker
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Caretaker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Harold Pinter
Ron Grainer
Nicolas Roeg
Fergus McDonell
Michael Birkett
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Pinter
Writer
Clive Donner
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Director of Photography
Fergus McDonell
Editor
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Michael Birkett
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Caretaker
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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 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...
Who directed The Caretaker?
The Caretaker was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in The Caretaker?
The principal cast of The Caretaker includes Alan Bates, Donald Pleasence, Robert Shaw, Harold Pinter.
When was The Caretaker released and how long is it?
The Caretaker was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Caretaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Caretaker was composed by Ron Grainer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Caretaker?
The Caretaker holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).