John Castle

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Characters played by John Castle

McDaggett — RoboCop 3 (1993)

Mercenary leader hired to clear Detroit for corporate redevelopment.

Geoffrey — The Lion in Winter (1968)

Henry and Eleanor's middle son and Duke of Brittany, Geoffrey resents being passed over by both parents. He manipulates John into plotting against Henry while secretly exposing John's treachery, allies himself with Philip, and presents himself as Henry's only viable heir before revealing the conspiracy.

The Priest — Eagle's Wing (1979)

The Priest is a survivor of the stagecoach attack. After the war party kills the driver, guard, and one passenger, he takes a coach horse and rides away to warn the hacienda. His action helps bring the hacienda's posse into the larger pursuit of the surviving passengers and the girl taken by White Bull.

Octavius Caesar — Antony and Cleopatra (1972)

A Roman triumvir and political rival of Antony. He consolidates power by removing Lepidus and declaring war on Antony after the latter returns to Egypt. He successfully defeats Antony's forces in both naval and land battles, ultimately securing Egypt and ordering Cleopatra's respectful burial beside Antony after her suicide.

John Eldred — The Tractate Middoth (2013)

John Eldred is Mary Simpson’s cousin and the rival heir to Dr Thomas Rant’s estate. He seeks the Tractate Middoth because it contains a hidden will favoring Mary, but his fear of Rant’s ghost intensifies before he dies while trying to destroy the document.

Detective Inspector Craddock — Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (1992)

Detective Inspector Craddock begins the murder inquiry after Heather Badcock dies at the reception. Assisted by Superintendent Slack and Sergeant Lake, he questions those present, considers possible enemies of Marina Gregg, and suspects that Ella Zeilinsky may have known who poisoned the drink.

Sanson Carrasco / The Duke — Man of La Mancha (1972)

The rational fiancé of Antonia Quijana. Persuaded by the local priest to cure Quijana of his delusions, Carrasco eventually succeeds in breaking his spell. However, the shock of the cure leaves Quijana near death, making Carrasco a pivotal figure in the story's tragic resolution.

Career Overview

John Castle has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hornblower Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include RoboCop 3, Blow-Up, The Lion in Winter. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
50
Birth Date
1940-01-14 00:00:00
Birth Place
Croydon, Surrey, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1189596), public domain (CC0).