An unwed pregnant teenager is run out of town and years later she returns there as a rich woman, raising the town's expectations with her generosity, but she's only out for revenge.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Ingrid Bergman | ... |
Karla Zachanassian
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| Anthony Quinn | ... |
Serge Miller
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| Paolo Stoppa | ... |
Doctor
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| Romolo Valli | ... |
Town Painter
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| Claude Dauphin | ... |
Lawyer Bardick
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| Jacques Dufilho | ... |
Police Officer Fisch
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| Hans Christian Blech | ... |
Police Captain Dobrik
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| Richard Münch | ... |
Teacher
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Ernst Schröder | ... |
Mayor
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Leonard Steckel | ... |
Minister
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| Valentina Cortese | ... |
Mathilda Miller
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| Irina Demick | ... |
Anya
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Inna Alexeievna | ... |
Client (uncredited)
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Mario Mandalari Andersen | ... |
(uncredited)
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María Badmajew | ... |
Client (uncredited)
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Silla Bettini | ... |
(uncredited)
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Roberto Bruno | ... |
Albert (uncredited)
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Delia Casciani | ... |
Painter's Wife (uncredited)
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Aristide Catoni | ... |
Villager (uncredited)
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| Eduardo Ciannelli | ... |
Innkeeper (uncredited)
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Pina D'Alvia | ... |
Mrs. Dobrik (uncredited)
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Ermelinda De Felice | ... |
Minister's Wife (uncredited)
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| Gustavo De Nardo | ... |
Station Master (uncredited)
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Giovanni Di Benedetto | ... |
(uncredited)
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Vera Drudi | ... |
Villager (uncredited)
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| Max Frisch | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Marco Guglielmi | ... |
Police Officer Chesco (uncredited)
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Marianne Leibl | ... |
Client (uncredited)
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| Ignazio Leone | ... |
(uncredited)
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Giancarlo Lolli | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Lelio Luttazzi | ... |
1st Idler (uncredited)
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Dante Maggio | ... |
Cadek (uncredited)
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Tiberio Mitri | ... |
Ahtlet (uncredited)
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| Linda Moretti | ... |
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| Renzo Palmer | ... |
Conductor (uncredited)
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| Umberto Raho | ... |
(uncredited)
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Carlo Reali | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Marcella Rovena | ... |
Mayor's Wife (uncredited)
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Giorgio Sciommer | ... |
Henri - the Hair Stylist (uncredited)
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Jacopo Tecchi | ... |
(uncredited)
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Lina Tedeschi | ... |
Painter's Wife (uncredited)
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| Fausto Tozzi | ... |
Darvis (uncredited)
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Gregorio Wu | ... |
Cook (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bernhard Wicki | ||
Written by
| Ben Barzman | ... | (screenplay) |
| Friedrich Dürrenmatt | ... | (play "Der Besuch der alten Dame") |
| Maurice Valency | ... | (English adaptation "The Visit") |
Produced by
| Ingrid Bergman | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Julien Derode | ... | producer |
| Anthony Quinn | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Richard Arnell | ||
| Hans-Martin Majewski | ||
Cinematography by
| Armando Nannuzzi | ||
Editing by
| Samuel E. Beetley | ||
| Françoise Diot | ... | (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Paolo Rolli | ||
Art Direction by
| Léon Barsacq | ||
Costume Design by
| René Hubert | ||
| Nina Ricci | ||
Makeup Department
| Gabriella Borzelli | ... | hair stylist |
| Franco Freda | ... | makeup artist |
| John O'Gorman | ... | makeup artist |
| Vasco Reggiani | ... | hair stylist |
| Giorgio Sciommer | ... | personal hair stylist: Mrs. Bergman |
Production Management
| Attilio D'Onofrio | ... | production manager |
| Christian Ferry | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wieland Liebske | ... | assistant director |
| Ottavio Oppo | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Robert Christidès | ... | set dresser |
| Italo Tomassi | ... | manager of art department (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Edward C. Leggenie | ... | sound |
| Jacques Maumont | ... | sound |
| Umberto Picistrelli | ... | sound |
Stunts
| Elio Bonadonna | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Giovanni Bonadonna | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Claudio Cirillo | ... | camera operator |
| Alberto Corchi | ... | still photographer (as Alberto Cocchi) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Jane Meagher | ... | location auditor |
Music Department
| Richard Arnell | ... | conductor |
| Hans-Martin Majewski | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Elvira D'Amico | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Nella Garozzo | ... | publicity woman |
| Mark Nichols | ... | publicity man |
Production Companies
- Cinecittà
- Dear Film Produzione
- Deutsche Fox AG (Defa)
- Les Films du Siècle
- Productions et Éditions Cinématographique Français
- Twentieth Century Fox
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1964) (France) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1964) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1964) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Centfox (1964) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1965) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Fox Films (1965) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Netherlands Fox Film Corporation (1965) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- CBS (1970) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Alive Vertrieb und Marketing (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Twentieth Century Fox (Portugal) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Karla Zachanassian had a child by Serge Miller as a teenager. When Serge refused to marry her, she was driven out of town. By her own wit and cunning, she has returned as a millionairess for a visit. The town lays out the red carpet expecting big things from Karla, only to learn that her sole purpose is to see Serge Miller killed...
Written by Dave Kocsis |
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| Taglines | "I want my lover killed..." She will corrupt a whole town to buy the death of the man who betrayed her! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | William Holden was eager to star opposite Ingrid Bergman, but when Anthony Quinn bought the rights, he took the lead for himself. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Ingrid (1984). See more » |
| Quotes |
Karla Zachanassian:
I want Serge Miller put to death. I want his life! See more » |