Alex Kliner is known for his role in The Keeper (1976), a film that delves into themes of obsession and the human psyche. Set against a backdrop of gritty realism, Kliner embodies a character that navigates the murky waters of desire and control. Though details of his career remain scarce, his performance in this cult classic contributes to the film's exploration of exploitation cinema, making it a notable entry in the genre. Kliner’s work resonates within the realm of grindhouse aesthetics, capturing the essence of 1970s cult cinema.
The Keeper
The Keeper, the sinister and crippled administrator of the secluded and exclusive Underwood Asylum in 1947 British Columbia where the community’s wealthiest families have entrusted their mentally-disturbed relatives to his unique care. However, these families soon begin to die under grisly and unusual circumstances, leaving large inheritances to The Keeper’s deranged patients. Richard “Dick” Driver (Tell Schreiber), a private investigator, is hired by a mysterious client to investigate Underwood Asylum and he soon discovers the connection between The Keeper’s therapy and the millionaires’ deaths.