Pinter on Screen: The Caretaker + Intro
We’re delighted to welcome Christan Howgill, author and Donald Pleasance’s nephew for a pre-film Q&A intro with Michael Billington and Torin Douglas.
About The Caretaker:
Directed by Clive Donner with Donald Pleasence, Alan Bates and Robert Shaw.
While renovating his house in London, Aston, out of pity, lodges a homeless man, but Aston’s brother taunts and harasses the cranky old bum.
Michael Billington:
“Pinter’s first big stage success was successfully filmed with the Chiswick-based Donald Pleasence repeating his role as a querulous tramp who intervenes in the lives of two brothers. Shot on location in Pinter’s native Hackney, the film opened out the play without destroying its domestic power-battles and was partly financed by an impressive group of showbiz names including Noel Coward, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.”
Presented in partnership with Chiswick Book Festival, Pinter on Screen runs until September 2024. Season curated by Michael Billington in collaboration with Torin Douglas and Chris Parker.
About The Caretaker:
Directed by Clive Donner with Donald Pleasence, Alan Bates and Robert Shaw.
While renovating his house in London, Aston, out of pity, lodges a homeless man, but Aston’s brother taunts and harasses the cranky old bum.
Michael Billington:
“Pinter’s first big stage success was successfully filmed with the Chiswick-based Donald Pleasence repeating his role as a querulous tramp who intervenes in the lives of two brothers. Shot on location in Pinter’s native Hackney, the film opened out the play without destroying its domestic power-battles and was partly financed by an impressive group of showbiz names including Noel Coward, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.”
Presented in partnership with Chiswick Book Festival, Pinter on Screen runs until September 2024. Season curated by Michael Billington in collaboration with Torin Douglas and Chris Parker.
Cast
Donald Pleasance • Robert Shaw • Alan Bates
Director
Clive Donner
Running Time
105 minutes