The Visitors

Director: Elia Kazan
Actors: Patrick McVey, Patricia Joyce, James Woods
PlotBill, a Vietnam War veteran, lives with his girlfriend, Martha, and their young son in her father's farmhouse in rural Connecticut. The couple's peaceful life is disrupted when two fellow ex-soldiers, Sarge and Tony, unexpectedly arrive at their home. The visitors bring with them the haunting memories of a traumatic incident the men shared during the war. Bill, struggling to put his past behind him, is unsettled by their presence and the reminder of what he wishes to forget. As the evening unfolds, it becomes clear that Sarge and Tony have unfinished business with Bill related to events that occurred in Vietnam. Tension builds as they all confront their shared history.
Martha grows increasingly uneasy about the intentions of Sarge and Tony, as does her father, Harry. Harry is skeptical of the visitors from the start and increasingly concerned for his daughter and grandson's safety. The unresolved conflicts begin to surface through conversations filled with tension and veiled threats. Bill's guilt and remorse become palpable as the conversation circles back to their actions in Vietnam. The psychological strain takes its toll as they attempt to balance cordiality with an underlying sense of animosity. As night falls, the past continues to weigh heavily, ultimately leading to an intense confrontation that brings their internal struggles into sharp relief.
Writers: Chris Kazan
Release Date: 17 May 1972
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
The Visitors
Blu-ray Review
Score: 65
The Visitors by Elia Kazan presents compelling war questions, echoing 'Straw Dogs', with strong storytelling and decent Blu-ray A/V quality.