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James Daly, Kate Reid, Philip Bosco

Fire and passion infuse Arthur Miller’s earnest adaptation of master playwright Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People. A small town in Norway is just seeing its first hint of prosperi...( read more  read more... )ty, thanks to the burgeoning popularity of its healing springs. But Dr. Thomas Stockman discovers that the springs are polluted so badly that they will poison the town’s first big wave of tourists. Shutting down the springs for renovation will cripple the town; keeping them open could spread an epidemic across Europe. It seems like a simple black-and-white situation, but it soon spirals out of control. No character is safe from Ibsen’s scourge--the motivations of wealthy conservatives, the liberal press, and even the Doctor himself are mercilessly laid bare. The play has obvious resonance with current political issues and is performed with such feeling and skill that it is sure to spark discussion, if not an argument or two. Though certainly satisfying for adults, anyone with children who are beginning to become politically aware should make this one a must-see. --Ali Davis

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Unrated, 120 min.

Directed by: Paul Bogart

Release Date: December 2, 1966

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DVD Release Date: June 11, 2002

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  • nitanp
    May 6, 2009
    nitanp
    Goodday My Dear Friend.
    I am Mrs Nita Negranza. A citizen of Philippines.i have something important i want you to handle, pleuse get back for more Details. thru my private email is negranzaa@yahoo.com.ph
    Thanks God bless
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  • JimR24
    February 25, 2008
    JimR24
    i thought it was interesting, the ending leaves you hanging a bit
  • Gazjp
    September 13, 2006
    Gazjp
    hitler, do i win now?

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