An Enemy of the People(1978)
The tragedy of a an honest man destroyed by a town's greed.
An Enemy of the People Synopsis
A small forest town is trying to promote itself as a place for tourists to come enjoy the therapeutic hot springs and unspoiled nature. Dr. Stockmann, however, makes the inconvenient discovery that the nature around the village is not so unspoiled. In fact, the runoff from the local tanning mill has contaminated the water to a dangerous degree. The town fathers argue that cleaning up the mess would be far too expensive and the publicity would destroy the town's reputation, so therefore news of the pollution should be suppressed. Dr. Stockmann decides to fight to get the word out to the people, but receives as very mixed reaction.
An Enemy of the People (1978) is a drama film directed by George Schaefer, released on March 17, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Steve McQueen, Charles Durning, Bibi Andersson and Eric Christmas. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- George Schaefer
- Writers:
- Arthur Miller, Alexander Jacobs, Henrik Ibsen
- Producers:
- George Schaefer
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Lohmann
- Composer:
- Leonard Rosenman
- Production:
- First Artists, Solar Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
An Enemy of the People (1978) Trailer
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An Enemy of the People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve McQueen
as Dr. Thomas Stockmann
Charles Durning
as Peter Stockmann
Bibi Andersson
as Catherine Stockmann
Eric Christmas
as Morten Kiil
Michael Cristofer
as Hovstad
Richard Dysart
as Aslaksen
- Michael Higgins
Michael Higgins
as Billing
Richard Bradford
as Captain Forster
- Ham Larsen
Ham Larsen
as Morten Stockmann
- John Levin
John Levin
as Ejlif Stockmann
- Robin Pearson Rose
Robin Pearson Rose
as Petra Stockmann
- Louise Hoven
Louise Hoven
as Randine
Key crew
Directed by George Schaefer, written by Arthur Miller, Alexander Jacobs and Henrik Ibsen, produced by George Schaefer.
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An Enemy of the People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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An Enemy of the People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An Enemy of the People online?
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An Enemy of the People (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in An Enemy of the People?
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The main cast of An Enemy of the People (1978) includes Steve McQueen, Charles Durning, Bibi Andersson, Eric Christmas and Michael Cristofer. The film was directed by George Schaefer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An Enemy of the People released?
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An Enemy of the People was released on March 17, 1978 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is An Enemy of the People worth watching?
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An Enemy of the People (1978) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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