The Castle (1968): Cast
The Castle is a 1968 mystery drama directed by Rudolf Noelte, starring Maximilian Schell as K, Iva Janžurová and Benno Hoffmann. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Rudolf Noelte
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Alfa Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Castle About?
The premise of The Castle without spoilers.
A man arrives in a tiny village to start work as the attendant of the nearby castle. The locals are convinced he must be mistaken, insisting the castle has no need for an attendant. Undeterred, he attempts to fulfill his duties while the villagers' skepticism casts doubt on the castle’s true purpose.
The Castle Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- surveyor
- job
- man
- village
- castle
- suffering
- death
- double talk
- anxiety
- alienation
- satire
- enigma
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- bureaucracy
- bar
- barmaid
- allegory
- based on novel
The Castle Cast & Characters
Maximilian Schell leads the cast as K, with Iva Janžurová as Olga and Benno Hoffmann as Schwarzer. Directed by Rudolf Noelte; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rudolf Noelte
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Maximilian Schell as K - Iva Janžurová as Olga
- Benno Hoffmann as Schwarzer
- Georg Lehn as Barnabas
Also Starring in The Castle
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- Karl Hellmer Lehrer
- Friedrich Maurer Mayor
- Hans Pössenbacher Wirt
- Cordula Trantow Frieda
- Else Ehser Mizzi
- Ilse Künkele Lehrerin
- Martha Wallner Amalia
- Hanns Ernst Jäger Landlord
- Trudik Daniel Innkeeper's Wife
The Castle Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Le château” and “Zámek”.
- Also known as
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- Le château
- Zámek
- O Castelo
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The Castle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Castle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Castle?
The Castle runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Castle released?
The Castle was released on August 30, 1968.
Who directed The Castle?
The Castle was directed by Rudolf Noelte.
Who is in the cast of The Castle?
The Castle stars Maximilian Schell as K, Iva Janžurová as Olga and Benno Hoffmann as Schwarzer, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Castle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Castle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Castle in?
The original language of The Castle is German.
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