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The Visit (2008)

Original title: Der Besuch der alten Dame

2008-10-13 · 1h 28m · DE
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In her teens, Mme. Zachanassian had to flee her home town in disgrace. Now she's old and rich and the town is facing bankruptcy. But she returns with news that she wants to help - as long as the townsfolk kill someone for her.

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Friedrich DürrenmattWriterNikolaus LeytnerDirector

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Christiane HörbigerChristiane HörbigerClaire Zachanassian / Klara WäscherMichael MendlMichael MendlAlfred IllMuriel BaumeisterMuriel BaumeisterMia MohrLisa KreuzerLisa KreuzerAngelika IllDietrich HollinderbäumerDietrich HollinderbäumerMayor Matthias BüsingHelmut BergerHelmut BergerOliver MarxHans von BorsodyHans von BorsodyPriest Gottfried UnseldRolf HoppeRolf HoppeGeorg RiemannAndré PohlAndré PohlAndreas PostelWolfgang S. ZechmayerWolfgang S. ZechmayerMarc WorthDietrich MattauschDietrich MattauschPolice Officer Lutz WolffBernhard MajcenBernhard MajcenClaire's Assistant

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityRemakeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference419921Actor preference86765 · 377884 · 419916

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Frequently asked questions about The Visit

What is The Visit about?

In her teens, Mme. Zachanassian had to flee her home town in disgrace. Now she's old and rich and the town is facing bankruptcy. But she returns with news that she wants to help - as long as the townsfolk kill someone for her.

How long is The Visit?

The Visit has a runtime of 88 minutes.