Castle Keep
“A one-eyed major and his oddball heroes fight a twentieth-century war in a tenth-century castle!”
Synopsis
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.
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Castle Keep ≣ 1969 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-17
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Maj. Abraham Falconer
Jean-Pierre Aumont
The Count of Maldorais
Peter Falk
Sgt. Rossi
Bruce Dern
Lt. Billy Byron Bix
Patrick O'Neal
Capt. Lionel Beckman
Astrid Heeren
Therese
Scott Wilson
Cpl. Clearboy
Tony Bill
Lt. Amberjack
Al Freeman Jr.
Pvt. Allistair Piersall Benjamin
James Patterson
Elk
Michael Conrad
Sgt. DeVaca
Caterina Boratto
Red Queen
Elizabeth Teissier
Red Queen Girl
Anne Marie Moskovenko
Red Queen Girl
Merja Alanen
Red Queen Girl
Olga Bisera
Baker's Wife
Eija Pokkinen
Red Queen Girl
Elizabeth Darius
Red Queen Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Taradash, David Rayfiel
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Castle Keep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Filmways Pictures, Avala Film, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sydney Pollack
Daniel Taradash, David Rayfiel, William Eastlake
Michel Legrand
Henri Decaë
Malcolm Cooke
John Calley, Martin Ransohoff
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Taradash
Screenplay
Sydney Pollack
Director
David Rayfiel
Screenplay
John Calley
Producer
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Jacques Fonteray
Costume Design
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle Keep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Castle Keep about?
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.
Who directed Castle Keep?
Castle Keep was directed by Sydney Pollack.
Who stars in Castle Keep?
The principal cast of Castle Keep includes Burt Lancaster, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Peter Falk, Bruce Dern, Patrick O'Neal.
When was Castle Keep released and how long is it?
Castle Keep was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Castle Keep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castle Keep was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is Castle Keep based on a book or true story?
Castle Keep is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Eastlake".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Castle Keep?
Castle Keep holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).