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Der Besuch der alten Dame

  • TV Movie
  • 20082008
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
317
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Der Besuch der alten Dame (2008)
  • Drama
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... Read allIn 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
317
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  • Director
    • Nikolaus Leytner
  • Writers
    • Susanne Beck(screenplay)
    • Friedrich Dürrenmatt(play)
    • Thomas Eifler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christiane Hörbiger
    • Michael Mendl
    • Muriel Baumeister
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  • Director
    • Nikolaus Leytner
  • Writers
    • Susanne Beck(screenplay)
    • Friedrich Dürrenmatt(play)
    • Thomas Eifler(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christiane Hörbiger
    • Michael Mendl
    • Muriel Baumeister
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Christiane Hörbiger
    Christiane Hörbiger
    • Claire Zachanassianas Claire Zachanassian
    Michael Mendl
    Michael Mendl
    • Alfred IIIas Alfred III
    Muriel Baumeister
    Muriel Baumeister
    • Mia Mohras Mia Mohr
    Lisa Kreuzer
    Lisa Kreuzer
    • Angelika IIIas Angelika III
    Dietrich Hollinderbäumer
    Dietrich Hollinderbäumer
    • Matthias Büsingas Matthias Büsing
    Dietrich Mattausch
    Dietrich Mattausch
    • Polizist Lutz Wolffas Polizist Lutz Wolff
    Helmut Berger
    • Oliver Marxas Oliver Marx
    Hans von Borsody
    Hans von Borsody
    • Pfarrer Gottfried Unseldas Pfarrer Gottfried Unseld
    Rolf Hoppe
    Rolf Hoppe
    • Georg Riemannas Georg Riemann
    André Pohl
    • Andreas Postelas Andreas Postel
    Wolfgang S. Zechmayer
    Wolfgang S. Zechmayer
    • Marc Worthas Marc Worth
    Kathrin Beck
    Kathrin Beck
    • Moni Büsingas Moni Büsing
    Daniel Keberle
    • Mias Kameramannas Mias Kameramann
    Bernhard Majcen
    • Claires Assistentas Claires Assistent
    Veronika Polly
    • Hausdameas Hausdame
    Sigrid Spörk
    • Zimmermädchenas Zimmermädchen
    Richard Pfaff
    • Manageras Manager
    • (uncredited)
    Erik Jan Rippmann
      • Director
        • Nikolaus Leytner
      • Writers
        • Susanne Beck(screenplay)
        • Friedrich Dürrenmatt(play)
        • Thomas Eifler(screenplay)
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      User reviews2

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      Top review
      2/10
      poor, poor DürrenmattI
      I love the play, because it shows everything about human beings, love, hate, revenge and how thin the edge is, to loose dignity for money. There will never be a better actress than Therese Giehse who played the part of Claire the first time on stage. Many famous people have tried it after her : Maria Schell, Ingrid Bergman, Heidemaria Hatheyer, Maria Becker and now Christiane Hörbiger. But.......I am sorry to say, that none of them had the quality of Giehse. This film has nothing to do with Dürrenmatt. For me it was like a soup without salt. Poor, poor Dürrenmatt, what would you have said after seeing that piece of nothing?
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      • silverox
      • Oct 19, 2008

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      • Release date
        • October 13, 2008 (Austria)
      • Countries of origin
        • Germany
        • Austria
      • Language
        • German
      • Also known as
        • The Visit
      • Filming locations
        • Graz, Styria, Austria
      • Production companies
        • ARD Degeto Film
        • Wega Film
        • Ziegler Film & Company
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 28 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Stereo
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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