An Enemy of the People
Seen it?1966 | 112 min | TV Movie, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for music lovers and anyone who loves a strong drama. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Shelve it next to Henry V.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Set in a Norwegian hamlet, an idealistic physician discovers that the town's hot springs are contaminated. But with the community relying on the spa for tourist dollars, his warning to the powers-that-be falls on deaf ears.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 15 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 97K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Bogart
- James Daly
- Kate Reid
- Philip Bosco
- Tim Daly
- Barbara Dana
- Conard Fowkes
- Lou Gilbert
- Ruth Girard
- William Hansen
- Earl Hedin