The Visit (1964)
Directed by Bernhard Wicki

Drama

Film Synopsis

On her return to her home village, an old woman who has become incredibly wealthy sets out to avenge herself against a childhood friend who dishonoured her.  Carla Zachanassian was made pregnant by Serge Miller when she was a teenager. After Serge refused to marry her, Carla was driven out of town.  Now a multi-millionaire, and a celebrity to boot, Carla has only one thought: to kill Serge Miller...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Bernhard Wicki
  • Script: Ben Barzman, Friedrich Dürrenmatt (play), Maurice Valency
  • Cinematographer: Armando Nannuzzi
  • Music: Richard Arnell, Hans-Martin Majewski
  • Cast: Ingrid Bergman (Karla Zachanassian), Anthony Quinn (Serge Miller), Irina Demick (Anya), Paolo Stoppa (Doctor), Hans Christian Blech (Captain Dobrik), Romolo Valli (Town Painter), Valentina Cortese (Mathilda Miller), Claude Dauphin (Bardick), Eduardo Ciannelli (Innkeeper), Marco Guglielmi (Chesco), Jacques Dufilho (Fisch), Giorgio Sciommer (Hair Stylist), Fausto Tozzi (Darvis), Gustavo De Nardo (Station Master), Lelio Luttazzi (1st Idler), Dante Maggio (Cadek), Tiberio Mitri (Ahtlet), Richard Münch (Teacher), Renzo Palmer (Conductor), Marcella Rovena (Mayor's Wife)
  • Country: USA / West Germany / France / Italy
  • Language: English / French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 100 min

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