The Visitors (1972)
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53% of users liked it
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This melodramatic thriller is not one of Elia Kazan's directorial shining moments. Kazan, who is better-known for such great films as On the Waterfront, made this film, with his friends, on a very low budget. It is probably most notable for featuring James Woods in an early role. Bill Schmidt… More This melodramatic thriller is not one of Elia Kazan's directorial shining moments. Kazan, who is better-known for such great films as On the Waterfront, made this film, with his friends, on a very low budget. It is probably most notable for featuring James Woods in an early role. Bill Schmidt (Woods) is a Vietnam veteran who has returned home and wants to take it easy. His father-in-law Harry Wayne (Patrick McVey), who hates his guts, takes exception to this. When two other veterans show up looking to harass Schmidt, Harry helps pave their way straight to his door. Bill prosecuted them in Vietnam for murder and rape, and they've just gotten out of prison. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Elia Kazan
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Feb 2, 1972 Wide
- Studio
- Miramax
Critic Reviews
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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
It deserves much more attention than it got when it came out, and showcases Kazan's strengths as well as his weaknesses.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
One of Kazan's very worst films, this disappointing Vietnam War drama is mostly known now for featuring the screen debut of actor James Woods.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Kazan's son Chris wrote the script and is probably to blame for most of the inadequacies.
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Cast
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Patricia Joyce
as Martha Wayne
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Chico Martinez
as Tony Rodriguez
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Patrick McVey
as Harry Wayne
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Steve Railsback
as Mike Nickerson
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James Woods
as Bill Schmidt
