The Visit (1964): The hownos/Allaby viewing session

Tonight at 7:30 pm Eastern.

I've seen one other film directed by Bernhard Wicki, which was The Bridge (1959). It was excellent. I have also seen The Longest Day, which he directed some sequences for.

Starting now.

This film stars three time Oscar winner Ingrid Bergman and two time Oscar winner Anthony Quinn.

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never heard of the director

You should check out The Bridge (1959). It's excellent and I think you would really like it.

Bernhard Wicki was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival.

This film was nominated for an Academy Award for best costume design.

I watched it not that long ago.

i don't think they are naming the country

Initially, this film was first announced as a starring vehicle for Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. At one point, William Holden wanted the lead male role, but Anthony Quinn bought the rights and took the role.

the movie lost a small fortune

This film was an international co-production between American, French, West German and Italian companies.

2 million back then would be a huge amount.

Bergman and Quinn were both born in 1915.

i was never a big elizabeth taylor fan. she always overacted.

Good final line:

This was based on a play and apparently there were some significant changes, including the ending:

I thought this was an interesting idea and I liked seeing Ingrid Bergman play a different type of role. Some juicy dialogue and dramatic moments. It's a 7/10 from me.