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Cast
Christiane Hörbiger
as Claire Zachanassian / Klara Wäscher
Michael Mendl
as Alfred Ill
Muriel Baumeister
as Mia Mohr
Lisa Kreuzer
as Angelika Ill
Dietrich Hollinderbäumer
as Mayor Matthias Büsing
Helmut Berger
as Oliver Marx
Hans von Borsody
as Priest Gottfried Unseld
Rolf Hoppe
as Georg Riemann
André Pohl
as Andreas Postel
Wolfgang S. Zechmayer
as Marc Worth
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes13
DirectorNikolaus Leytner
WritersSusanne Beck, Thomas Eifler, Friedrich Dürrenmatt
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Visit
About The Visit
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.
Directed by Nikolaus Leytner, The Visit leans on a strong ensemble — Christiane Hörbiger, Michael Mendl, Muriel Baumeister — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.
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