The Visitors(1993)
“They weren't born yesterday!”
Overview
After a wizard's spell goes awry, 12th-century Gallic knight Godefroy de Papincourt, Count of Montmirail finds himself transported to 1993, along with his dimwitted servant, Jacquouille la Fripouille. Startled and perplexed by modern technology, the duo run amok, destroying cars and causing chaos until they meet Beatrice de Montmirail, an aristocratic descendant of the nobleman, who may be able to help them get back to 1123.
Director
Jean-Marie Poiré
Studio
Gaumont
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$99M
Cast
Jean Reno
as Comte Godefroy de Montmirail
Christian Clavier
as Jacquouille la Fripouille / Jacques-Henri Jacquard
Valérie Lemercier
as Frénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail
Marie-Anne Chazel
as Ginette Sarcley
Christian Bujeau
as Jean-Pierre Goulard
Isabelle Nanty
as Fabienne Morlot
Gérard Séty
as Edgar Bernay
Didier Pain
as Louis VI le Gros
Jean-Paul Muel
as Maréchal des logis Gibon
Arielle Sémenoff
as Jacqueline
Michel Peyrelon
as Edouard Bernay
Pierre Vial
as L'enchanteur Eusæbius / Ferdinand Eusèbe, descendant d'Eusæbius
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
French
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$99M
Production Companies
Gaumont • France 3 Cinéma • Alpilles Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Visitors?▼
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What is The Visitors about?▼
After a wizard's spell goes awry, 12th-century Gallic knight Godefroy de Papincourt, Count of Montmirail finds himself transported to 1993, along with his dimwitted servant, Jacquouille la Fripouille. Startled and perplexed by modern technology, the duo run amok, destroying cars and causing chaos until they meet Beatrice de Montmirail, an aristocratic descendant of the nobleman, who may be able to help them get back to 1123.
Who directed The Visitors?▼
The Visitors was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré and released in 1993. It is a fantasy, comedy film.
How long is The Visitors?▼
The Visitors has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in The Visitors?▼
The cast of The Visitors includes Jean Reno as Comte Godefroy de Montmirail, Christian Clavier as Jacquouille la Fripouille / Jacques-Henri Jacquard, Valérie Lemercier as Frénégonde de Pouille / Béatrice de Montmirail, Marie-Anne Chazel as Ginette Sarcley, Christian Bujeau as Jean-Pierre Goulard and more.
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