The Caretaker(1964)
The Caretaker Synopsis
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...
The Caretaker (1964) is a drama film directed by Clive Donner, released on January 21, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Alan Bates, Donald Pleasence, Robert Shaw and Harold Pinter. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Clive Donner
- Writers:
- Harold Pinter
- Producers:
- Michael Birkett
- Cinematographer:
- Nicolas Roeg
- Composer:
- Ron Grainer
- Production:
- Caretaker Films
- Status:
- Released
The Caretaker (1964) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Caretaker before you stream it.
The Caretaker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Bates
as Mick
Donald Pleasence
as Mac Davies / Bernard Jenkins
Robert Shaw
as Aston
Harold Pinter
as Man
Key crew
Directed by Clive Donner, written by Harold Pinter, produced by Michael Birkett.
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The Caretaker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Caretaker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Caretaker online?
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The Caretaker (1964) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Caretaker?
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The main cast of The Caretaker (1964) includes Alan Bates, Donald Pleasence, Robert Shaw and Harold Pinter. The film was directed by Clive Donner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Caretaker released?
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The Caretaker was released on January 21, 1964 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Caretaker worth watching?
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The Caretaker (1964) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Caretaker?
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Yes. The official The Caretaker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.