Die Besucher (1972): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, Die Besucher is a thriller, drama and krimi film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 88 minutes. “Every one wants to turn his back on violence until it knocks at his front door.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bill lebt mit seiner Frau Martha und dem gemeinsamen Kind in völliger Harmonie. Eines Tages besuchen ihn die ehemaligen Vietnamsoldaten Mike und Tony. Was Martha nicht weiß: Bill hatte die beiden einst wegen Vergewaltigung einer Vietnamesin angezeigt.
Who’s in it. Die Besucher stars Patrick McVey as Harry Wayne, Patricia Joyce as Martha Wayne, James Woods as Bill Schmidt and Steve Railsback as Mike Nickerson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Die Besucher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Besucher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Besucher tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Die Besucher (1972)?
- In USA, Die Besucher is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Die Besucher worth watching?
- Die Besucher holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Besucher?
- Die Besucher stars Patrick McVey, Patricia Joyce, James Woods, Steve Railsback and Chico Martínez.
- When was Die Besucher released?
- Die Besucher was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.