Movie Description

An Enemy of the People

(1978)

Overview

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.

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Facts

Original TitleAn Enemy of the People

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1978-03-17

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 47m

Budget₹ 2500000

Production CompaniesFirst Artists,Solar Productions,Warner Bros. Pictures

Genres

  • Drama