The Night Visitor(1971)
Locked in the cold asylum of his mind – a sane man stalks his prey...
The Night Visitor Synopsis
An insane Swedish farmer escapes from an asylum to get revenge on his sister, her husband and others.
The Night Visitor (1971) is a thriller, mystery and horror film directed by László Benedek, released on February 10, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Max von Sydow, Trevor Howard, Liv Ullmann and Per Oscarsson. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- László Benedek
- Writers:
- Guy Elmes, Samuel Roeca
- Producers:
- Mel Ferrer
- Cinematographer:
- Henning Kristiansen
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Glazier, Hemisphere Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Night Visitor (1971) Trailer
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The Night Visitor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Max von Sydow
as Salem
Trevor Howard
as Inspector
Liv Ullmann
as Ester Jenks
Per Oscarsson
as Dr. Anton Jenks
Rupert Davies
as Mr. Clemens
Andrew Keir
as Dr. Kemp
- Jimmy Kennedy
Jimmy Kennedy
as Carl
Arthur Hewlett
as Pop
- Hanne Bork
Hanne Bork
as Emmie
Gretchen Franklin
as Mrs. Hansen
Bjørn Watt-Boolsen
as Mr. Torens
Lotte Freddie
as Britt Torens
Key crew
Directed by László Benedek, written by Guy Elmes and Samuel Roeca, produced by Mel Ferrer.
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The Night Visitor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Night Visitor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Night Visitor online?
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The Night Visitor (1971) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Night Visitor?
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The main cast of The Night Visitor (1971) includes Max von Sydow, Trevor Howard, Liv Ullmann, Per Oscarsson and Rupert Davies. The film was directed by László Benedek. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Night Visitor released?
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The Night Visitor was released on February 10, 1971 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Night Visitor worth watching?
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The Night Visitor (1971) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Night Visitor?
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Yes. The official The Night Visitor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.