The caretaker [videorecording]
2002
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Adaptation of the classic Harold Pinter play directed by Clive Donner. Aston (Robert Shaw) prevents homeless man Davies (Donald Pleasence) from being beaten up on the street and out of pity invites him to live in his run-down flat with his brother Mick (Alan Bates). As Davies confides in the two brothers he admits that he has been living under another name and talks about hoping to retrieve his papers to confirm his identity. However, as Mick questions him about his origins Davies becomes defensive and their exchanges become hostile. Aston and Mick are also at odds with one another and as the tensions increase and each man comes to distrust the other it becomes clear that their new living arrangements are far from ideal.
Main title:
The caretaker [videorecording] / producer, Michael Birkett.
Author:
Donner, Clive, 1926-2010, directorGrainer, Ron, musicPleasence, Donald, actorBates, Alan, 1934-2003, actorShaw, Robert, 1927-1978, actor
Imprint:
BFI, 2002.
Collation:
1 videodisc (100 min.) : b&w.
Notes:
Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Ratio (1:1.33 (4:3) Standard), Languages (English), 'Making of' documentary, Commentary (Alan Bates, Clive Donner and Michael Birkett.), Other documentaries (Introduction by Michael Billington. 'On Location with The Caretaker' (1962). 'From Play into Film'.).Made in 1963.Based on the play by Harold Pinter.Credits: director, Clive Donner; writer, Harold Pinter; music, Ron Grainer; cinematographer, Nicolas Roeg.DVDN.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Donald Pleasence, Alan Bates, Robert Shaw.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Language:
English
BRN:
301170