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The Caretaker

1964 · 105 min · Director: Clive Donner

The Caretaker (1964) is a drama film, directed by Clive Donner. It stars Alan Bates and Donald Pleasence. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What The Caretaker Is 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...

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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.

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How long is The Caretaker?

The Caretaker runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).

When did The Caretaker come out?

The Caretaker was released in 1964.

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.

What is The Caretaker's rating?

The Caretaker holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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