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The Caretaker (1964)

Movie ★ 7.4 105 min

Drama

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...

Harold Pinter Writer Clive Donner Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 21, 1964
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt0058164
Language
Studio
Caretaker Films

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Cast

Alan Bates Alan Bates Mick Donald Pleasence Donald Pleasence Mac Davies / Bernard Jenkins Robert Shaw Robert Shaw Aston Harold Pinter Harold Pinter Man

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Frequently asked questions

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 Caretaker stars Alan Bates, Donald Pleasence, Robert Shaw, Harold Pinter.
When was The Caretaker released?
The Caretaker is a 1964 drama film.
Where can I watch The Caretaker?
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