The Visitors
"They weren't born yesterday!"
Originally released in 1993. The Visitors is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
Starring Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, and Valérie Lemercier
Synopsis
After a wizard's spell goes awry, 12th-century Gallic knight Godefroy de Papincourt, Count of Montmirail finds himself transported to 1993, along with his dimwitted servant, Jacquouille la Fripouille. Startled and perplexed by modern technology, the duo run amok, destroying cars and causing chaos until they meet Beatrice de Montmirail, an aristocratic descendant of the nobleman, who may be able to help them get back to 1123.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (2,018 votes)
Budget
$9.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$98.8M
10.4x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Reno
as Comte Godefroy de Montmirail
Christian Clavier
as Jacquouille la Fripouille / Jacques-Henri Jacquard
Valérie Lemercier
as Frénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail
Marie-Anne Chazel
as Ginette Sarcley
Christian Bujeau
as Jean-Pierre Goulard
Isabelle Nanty
as Fabienne Morlot
Gérard Séty
as Edgar Bernay
Didier Pain
as Louis VI le Gros
Jean-Paul Muel
as Maréchal des logis Gibon
Arielle Sémenoff
as Jacqueline
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $9,500,000
- Revenue
- $98,800,000
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- France 3 Cinéma
- Alpilles Productions
- Amigo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Visitors about?
After a wizard's spell goes awry, 12th-century Gallic knight Godefroy de Papincourt, Count of Montmirail finds himself transported to 1993, along with his dimwitted servant, Jacquouille la Fripouil...
Who directed The Visitors?
The Visitors was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
How long is The Visitors?
The Visitors has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Visitors released?
The Visitors was released on January 27, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Visitors?
The main cast of The Visitors includes Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Valérie Lemercier, Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Bujeau.
Is The Visitors worth watching?
The Visitors has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 2,018 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.