The Caretaker (film)

The Caretaker
A poster bearing the film's alternative title: The Guest
Directed byClive Donner
Written byHarold Pinter
Produced byMichael Birkett
StarringAlan Bates
Donald Pleasence
Robert Shaw
CinematographyNicolas Roeg
Edited byFergus McDonell
Music byRon Grainer
Release date
  • June 1963 (1963-06)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Budget£30,000

The Caretaker (also known as The Guest) is a 1963 British drama film directed by Clive Donner and starring Alan Bates, Donald Pleasence and Robert Shaw. It was based on the Harold Pinter play of the same name.

It was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize.