The Night Visitor (1970)
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In this suspense thriller, Max von Sydow is Selem, who inconveniences his sister Esther (Liv Ullman) and her husband, Dr. Anton Jenks (Per Oscarsson) by being accused of murder. They rid themselves of the inconvenience by having him committed to a mental hospital. This situation drives him into genuine insanity, and he seeks revenge by escaping to commit horrific crimes in such a way that they will be blamed on Dr. Jenks. Having done this, his plan is to return to the mental hospital without being detected. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Laslo Benedek
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of The Night Visitor
In this suspense thriller, Max von Sydow is Selem, who inconveniences his sister Esther (Liv Ullman) and her husband, Dr. Anton Jenks (Per Oscarsson) by being accused of murder. They rid themselves of the inconvenience by having him committed to a mental hospital. This situation drives him into genuine insanity, and he seeks revenge by escaping to commit horrific crimes in such a way that they will be blamed on Dr. Jenks. Having done this, his plan is to return to the mental hospital without being detected. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Night Visitor
- Hanne Bork - Emmie
- Jim Kennedy - Carl
- Arthur Hewlett - Pop
- Andrew Keir - Dr. Kemp
- Max von Sydow - Salem
- Liv Ullmann - Esther Jenks
- Lottie Freddie - Britt
- Gretchen Franklin - Mrs. Hansen
- Trevor Howard - Inspector
- Per Oscarsson - Dr. Anton Jenks
- Rupert Davies - Clemens the Attorney
- Bjoern Watt-Boolsen - Mr. Torens
- Director(s):
- Laslo Benedek
- Writer(s):
- Guy Elmes
- Producer(s):
- Mel Ferrer
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Questionable for Children)
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