The Caretakers
“Now the screen tells what makes a woman - and what breaks her!”
Synopsis
This movie chronicles the trials of the mentally ill and their care-givers in an over-crowded ward of a hospital.
Top Cast
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Robert Stack
Dr. Donovan MacLeod
Polly Bergen
Lorna Melford
Joan Crawford
Lucretia Terry
Janis Paige
Marion
Diane McBain
Alison Horne
Van Williams
Dr. Larry Denning
Sharon Hugueny
Connie
Herbert Marshall
Dr. Jubal Harrington
Ana María Lynch
Ana
Constance Ford
Nurse Bracken
Robert Vaughn
Jim Melford
Quinn O'Hara
Beautiful Woman
Ellen Corby
Irene
Virginia Munshin
Ruth
Barbara Barrie
Edna
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hall Bartlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry F. Greenberg
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Caretakers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Hall Bartlett Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hall Bartlett
Henry F. Greenberg, Jerry Paris, Hall Bartlett
Elmer Bernstein
Lucien Ballard
William B. Murphy
Hall Bartlett
Department Leadership Roster
Hall Bartlett
Producer
Henry F. Greenberg
Screenplay
Hall Bartlett
Director
William B. Murphy
Editor
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Caretakers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Caretakers about?
This movie chronicles the trials of the mentally ill and their care-givers in an over-crowded ward of a hospital.
Who directed The Caretakers?
The Caretakers was directed by Hall Bartlett.
Who stars in The Caretakers?
The principal cast of The Caretakers includes Robert Stack, Polly Bergen, Joan Crawford, Janis Paige, Diane McBain.
When was The Caretakers released and how long is it?
The Caretakers was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Caretakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Caretakers was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Caretakers?
The Caretakers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).