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The Visitors

"Every one wants to turn his back on violence until it knocks at his front door."

February 2, 1972 1h 28m 6.0/10 (25 votes)

Originally released in 1972. The Visitors is a drama/crime film. directed by Elia Kazan. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Patrick McVey, Patricia Joyce, and James Woods

Synopsis

Bill, Martha and their little child Hal are spending a quiet winter Sunday in their cosy house when they get an unexpected visit from Mike Nickerson and Tony Rodriguez. Mike and Tony are old acquaintances of Bill; a few years back, in Vietnam, they were in the same platoon. They also became opposed parties in a court martial - for a reason that Bill never explained to Martha. What happened in Vietnam, and what is the reason for the presence of Mike and Tony ?

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 2, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (25 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Home Free
  • United Artists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Visitors about?

Bill, Martha and their little child Hal are spending a quiet winter Sunday in their cosy house when they get an unexpected visit from Mike Nickerson and Tony Rodriguez. Mike and Tony are old acquai...

Who directed The Visitors?

The Visitors was directed by Elia Kazan.

How long is The Visitors?

The Visitors has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was The Visitors released?

The Visitors was released on February 2, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Visitors?

The main cast of The Visitors includes Patrick McVey, Patricia Joyce, James Woods, Steve Railsback, Chico Martínez.