An Enemy of the People (1978)
An Enemy of the People is a 1978 drama movie directed by George Schaefer, with a running time of 1h 47m. It stars Steve McQueen, Charles Durning and Bibi Andersson.
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.
Quick answers
What is An Enemy of the People about?
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.
When was An Enemy of the People released?
An Enemy of the People was released on 17 March 1978.
How long is An Enemy of the People?
An Enemy of the People runs 1h 47m.
Who made An Enemy of the People?
An Enemy of the People was directed by George Schaefer.
Where can I watch An Enemy of the People?
An Enemy of the People is available on YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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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 as Billing
- Richard Bradford as Captain Forster
- Ham Larsen as Morten Stockmann
- John Levin as Ejlif Stockmann
- Robin Pearson Rose as Petra Stockmann
- Louise Hoven as Randine