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The Keep (1983)

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Average Rating: 4.1/10
Reviews Counted: 10
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Release Date: Dec 16, 1983 Wide

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The Keep is an ambitious visual feast from director Michael Mann, whose previous effort was the moody, stylish Thief, and who would soon produce the quintessential pastel-colored '80s TV series Miami Vice. Adapted from the novel by F. Paul Wilson and set in German-occupied Romania of 1943, the film introduces the invaders to the dark presence lurking within the walls of an ancient fortress in the Carpathian Alps -- a presence which doesn't take well to unwanted guests. When soldiers under the

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Horror

Directed By: Michael Mann

Written By: Michael Mann

In Theaters: Dec 16, 1983 Wide

Paramount

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Cast

Scott Glenn
Glaeken Trismegestus
Alberta Watson
Eva
J�rgen Prochnow
Woermann
Robert Prosky
Father Fonescu
Gabriel Byrne
Kempffer
Ian McKellen
Dr. Cuza
William Morgan Sheppard
Alexandru
Royston Tickner
Tomescu
David Cardy
Alexandru's Son
Michael Carter
Molasar
Rosalie Crutchley
Josefa
Jona Jones
Otto
Phillip Joseph
Oster
Wolf Kahler
S.S. Adjutant
Renny Krupinski
Wehrmacht Soldier
Bruce Payne
Border Guard
John Vine
Lutz
Frederick Warder
Border Guard
Stephen Whittaker
S.S. Commando
Phillip Bloomfield
Josefa's Son
John Eastham
Alexandru's Second Son
Stephen Jenn
S.S. Commando
Peter Guinness
Wehrmacht Soldier

Critic Reviews for The Keep

All Critics (13) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (8)

Mann must share the blame for the movie's failures. But nor should its beauties be denied.

September 9, 2011 Full Review Source: Reverse Shot

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Keith Uhlich

Reverse Shot

After a brilliant opening act, the plot gets flabbier and flabbier until around the half-way point, when it stops making any sense whatsoever.

June 9, 2009 Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

Depois do brilhante Profiss�o: Ladr�o, Mann cria um desastre que impressiona por ser pavoroso em todos os seus aspectos: dire��o, roteiro, atua��es, trilha sonora, efeitos visuais e fotografia.

August 11, 2008 Comment

Pablo Villaca

Cinema em Cena

Only a pleasure if ye can handle the guilt.

September 8, 2003 Comment

Kevin A. Ranson

MovieCrypt.com

Directed by Michael Mann. Starring Ian McKellan, Gabriel Byrne and Scott Glenn. Sounds good, right?

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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With a little work, this could have been a truly great movie. However, the story just makes no sense and the characters have nowhere to go. About the only thing really good is the bizarre soundtrack from Tangerine Dream. Gabriel Byrne also makes for one ridiculously threatening Nazi. I really liked the basic concept of

December 21, 2010

Conner Rainwater

Super Reviewer

For so long, I yearned to see this film while not having access to it. Well I'll be damned if it wasn't on Youtube the whole time. Unfortunately the picture quality was in the dirt and the different sections seemed to be missing some transitional bits so I still don't know if I can say I've seen it 100%, but what I

June 28, 2009

Sean Lass

Super Reviewer

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