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Castle Keep (1969)

“A one-eyed major and his oddball heroes fight a twentieth-century war in a tenth-century castle!”

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Plot

As World War II nears its chilling climax, a motley crew of American soldiers finds an unlikely sanctuary in an age-old castle, nestled in the remote wilderness. Commanded by a man entangled in a passionate affair with the castle's resident countess, the company is far from ordinary; it's a colourful tapestry of personalities, each with a story to tell. One soldier, smitten by a Volkswagen's charm, falls head over heels in love. Another, a baker by trade, finds solace in the arms of a fellow baker's wife, whilst a band of shell-shocked holy rollers roam the war-ravaged streets, lost in their own world. Amidst this captivating chaos, a GI art historian fights a battle of his own, a desperate struggle to safeguard the castle and its invaluable masterpieces from the onslaught of war. This ancient stronghold, a relic of the 10th Century, becomes a beacon of hope for these soldiers during the infamous Battle of the Bulge. The castle's anachronistic count, providing shelter to the American squad, prays that the advancing German forces won't bring about the fortress's downfall, annihilating centuries of heritage within its stone-clad walls. In the movie "Castle Keep", witness an enthralling tale of love, war, and art, where the echoes of the past meet the harsh realities of the present, all under the shadow of a castle that's stood the test of time.

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Castle Keep is a comedy movie featuring Burt Lancaster.

It is possible to buy Castle Keep on Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube.