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The Castle

19972h 3mMichael Haneke
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 87%
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When land surveyor K arrives at a small village that houses a castle, local authorities refuse to allow him to enter. As he tries to convince the officials that they sent for him, they clamp down with increasingly complicated bureaucratic obstacles.

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BureaucracyAllegory

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What is The Castle (1997) about?

When land surveyor K arrives at a small village that houses a castle, local authorities refuse to allow him to enter. As he tries to convince the officials that they sent for him, they clamp down with increasingly complicated bureaucratic obstacles.

Who stars in The Castle?

The Castle stars Ulrich Mühe (K), Susanne Lothar (Frieda), Frank Giering (Artur), Felix Eitner (Jeremias), Nikolaus Paryla (Vorsteher). The film was directed by Michael Haneke.

How long is The Castle?

The Castle has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1997.

Is The Castle worth watching?

The Castle holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Drama, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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