Burt Lancaster
Maj. Abraham Falconer
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Castle Keep is a 1969 American war comedy-drama film combining surrealism with tragic realism. It was directed by Sydney Pollack, and starred Burt Lancaster, Patrick O'Neal, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Bruce Dern and Peter Falk. The film appeared in the summer of 1969, a few months before the premiere of Pollack's smash hit They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
A group of American soldiers occupy a 10th Century castle in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. They face German tanks, a countess, a Volkswagen, and other absurdities in this surreal and satirical film.
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- Action, Comedy, Drama
- Sydney Pollack
- 1969-09-20
Learn about the history and types of keeps, the strongest part of a medieval castle. Find out how they evolved from timber to stone and circular to polygonal designs.
Jun 14, 2018 · The hall keep was a low building while the tower keep or donjon could have three or more floors and be topped by turrets and battlements. With its extra thick walls and protected entrance, the keep was generally the safest place in a castle during the siege warfare of the 11th and 12th century CE.
- Mark Cartwright
Directed by Sydney Pollack, Castle Keep was based on a novel by William Eastlake. This decidedly different war movie follows Maj. Abraham Falconer (Burt Lancaster), a tired, one-eyed Army...
A war drama based on a novel by William Eastlake, starring Burt Lancaster, Patrick O'Neal and Peter Falk. A group of American soldiers defend a medieval castle in France from German attacks.
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Sgt. Rossi, a baker before the war, falls in love with a baker's widow and decides to go AWOL, resuming his pre-war life. Others in the group are sympathetic to his cause, and rather than arresting him, try and talk him into re-enlisting.
