The Visitors
“Every one wants to turn his back on violence until it knocks at his front door.”
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 ?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Kazan
- Original Title
- The Visitors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Home Free, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elia Kazan
Chris Kazan
Nicholas T. Proferes
Nicholas T. Proferes
Nicholas T. Proferes, Chris Kazan
Department Leadership Roster
Elia Kazan
Director
Nicholas T. Proferes
Producer
Chris Kazan
Producer
Chris Kazan
Writer
Nicholas T. Proferes
Editor
Nicholas T. Proferes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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War: Vietnam War
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Visitors
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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 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 ?
Who directed The Visitors?
The Visitors was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in The Visitors?
The principal cast of The Visitors includes Patrick McVey, Patricia Joyce, James Woods, Steve Railsback, Chico Martínez.
When was The Visitors released and how long is it?
The Visitors was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Visitors?
The Visitors holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).