Castle Keep (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1969, Castle Keep is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 105 minutes. “A one-eyed major and his oddball heroes fight a twentieth-century war in a tenth-century castle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Castle Keep stars Burt Lancaster as Maj. Abraham Falconer, Jean-Pierre Aumont as The Count of Maldorais, Peter Falk as Sgt. Rossi and Bruce Dern as Lt. Billy Byron Bix, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Castle Keep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Castle Keep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Castle Keep tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Castle Keep (1969)?
- In US, Castle Keep is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Castle Keep worth watching?
- Castle Keep holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Castle Keep?
- Castle Keep stars Burt Lancaster, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Peter Falk, Bruce Dern and Patrick O'Neal.
- When was Castle Keep released?
- Castle Keep was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.