Jean-Pierre Aumont delivers something truly special, exceeding what one might anticipate, within this wartime story. He portrays the "Count," who provides refuge to “Maj. Falconer” (Burt Lancaster) and his tired group of soldiers inside his gorgeous castle, dating back to the 10th century. The men prepare some defenses, understanding that these old walls won't stand a chance against the approaching Nazi forces. It se…

This is an unusual World War 2 movie, full of amusing pretentiousness. Two films about European castles during World War 2 were released in 1968 and 1969: "Where Eagles Dare" and "Castle Keep." While most war film fans have likely heard of “Where Eagles Dare,” a highly regarded action/adventure movie, "Castle Keep" is far less known. There’s a good reason for that. The story involves American soldiers making a …

It's fine to keep this film around. Castle Keep, with Sydney Pollack at the helm and a screenplay by Daniel Taradash and David Rayfiel based on William Eastlake’s novel, features Burt Lancaster, Bruce Dern, Patrick O’Neal, Jean-Pierre Aumont, and Peter Falk in its cast. Michel Legrand composed the music, and Henri Decae handled the cinematography. The film certainly aims high and initially holds some interest, …