An Enemy of the People

1978
G
1h 43m

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6.9/10

1.6K

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A scientist stands against an entire town when he discovers their medicinal spa is polluted.A scientist stands against an entire town when he discovers their medicinal spa is polluted.A scientist stands against an entire town when he discovers their medicinal spa is polluted.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

1.6K

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Trivia
This was a personal project for McQueen, as he made it to prove to many people that he could act. But Warner Bros. could not figure out how to distribute the film and decided not to release it domestically. It had a very brief theatrical release in New York a few years after McQueen's death.

Quotes
Dr. Thomas Stockmann: You want me to keep quiet.
Peter Stockmann: That's not what I said.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann: You don't want me to say anything to the public. We may be talking about typhoid.
Peter Stockmann: I said before, they're not that convinced there is any actual danger.
Dr. Thomas Stockmann: My report is based on fact. You and the Administration insisted on building that water supply where it is to save money. You made a mistake! Now you're afraid to admit it.

Connections
Featured in Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge (1989)

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10/10

Believe it or not

thanx to one of the guys writing here I received this tape a few years ago. And believe it or not, in my hometown - Zurich, Switzerland - they actually show this movie at the movie theater, starting next week. I can't believe this!!! Steve McQueen's acting is amazing and memorable. Actually in all of his movies - I got it all - but especially here too. It's a shame they never published this. Whenever you got the chance on watching this jewel then just do it. You might be bored at the begin, especially if you're expecting a typical McQueen- Movie. Give it a chance and don't turn off the TV after ten minutes or so. You won't regret. However, the end was a little fast (don't know exactly how to tell this in English). I am so excited to watch this at the movies next week and just can't believe it still. It's also showing on TV in the States sometimes but those people probable know this already.