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The Night Visitor

  • 1971
  • PG
  • 1h 46m
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6.7/10
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The Night Visitor (1971)
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In a Scandinavian insane asylum, murderer Salem sneaks out at night to exact his revenge on those who he deems responsible for his predicament.In a Scandinavian insane asylum, murderer Salem sneaks out at night to exact his revenge on those who he deems responsible for his predicament.In a Scandinavian insane asylum, murderer Salem sneaks out at night to exact his revenge on those who he deems responsible for his predicament.

  • Director
    • Laslo Benedek
  • Writers
    • Guy Elmes
    • Samuel Roeca
  • Stars
    • Max von Sydow
    • Trevor Howard
    • Liv Ullmann
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    • IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Laslo Benedek
    • Writers
      • Guy Elmes
      • Samuel Roeca
    • Stars
      • Max von Sydow
      • Trevor Howard
      • Liv Ullmann
    • 51User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow
    • Salem
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • Inspector
    Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann
    • Ester Jenks
    Per Oscarsson
    Per Oscarsson
    • Dr. Anton Jenks
    Rupert Davies
    Rupert Davies
    • Mr. Clemens
    Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir
    • Dr. Kemp
    Jim Kennedy
    Jim Kennedy
    • Carl
    Arthur Hewlett
    Arthur Hewlett
    • Pop
    Hanne Borchsenius
    Hanne Borchsenius
    • Emmie
    • (as Hanne Bork)
    Gretchen Franklin
    Gretchen Franklin
    • Mrs. Hansen
    Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
    Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
    • Mr. Torens
    • (as Bjorn Watt-Boolsen)
    Lotte Freddie
    Lotte Freddie
    • Britt Torens
    Erik Kühnau
    Erik Kühnau
    • Police Doctor
    • (as Erik Kuhnau)
    • Director
      • Laslo Benedek
    • Writers
      • Guy Elmes
      • Samuel Roeca
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    • Trivia
      Despite having several British actors and crew members, this film never got a cinema release in Britain. It had a brief video release in the early 1980s (luridly re-named "Lunatic") but is mainly known in the UK following TV showings and a DVD release (under its proper title) in the 21st century.
    • Goofs
      The killer, Salem, is eventually, at the end of the film, proven to have been out of the asylum by the parrot in his clothing. However, this and each earlier time he was out could have been easily identified by his boots, which would have been soaked by the snow that he had to trek through.
    • Quotes

      The Parrot: Salem. Salem, come to supper!

    • Connections
      Featured in Trailer Trauma Part 4: Television Trauma (2017)

    User reviews51

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    Clever thriller

    Atmospherically set in freezing Jutland, this clever revenge drama starts slowly but will grab your interest as Salem's plan unfolds. The acting is good and the film is well-handled by director Laslo Benedek. Worth a viewing.
    • heedarmy
    • Oct 23, 1999
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    • Release date
      • September 7, 1973 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Sweden
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lunatic
    • Filming locations
      • Varberg, Hallands län, Sweden(filmed entirely on location in Sweden)
    • Production companies
      • Hemisphere Pictures
      • Glazier
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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