The Visitor [Blu-ray]

The Visitor [Blu-ray]

Director: Thomas McCarthy Cast: Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
, Haaz Sleiman
Haaz Sleiman
, Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira
, Hiam Abbass
Hiam Abbass
Thomas McCarthy
The Visitor [Blu-ray]

The Visitor [Blu-ray]

Director: Thomas McCarthy Cast: Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
, Haaz Sleiman
Haaz Sleiman
, Danai Gurira
Danai Gurira
, Hiam Abbass
Hiam Abbass
Thomas McCarthy

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Overview

A lonesome widower and college economics professor finds his mundane existence suddenly shaken up when he befriends a pair of illegal immigrants, one of whom has recently been threatened with deportation by U.S. immigration authorities, in the sophomore feature from The Station Agent director Tom McCarthy. Years after losing his wife, 62-year-old Walter Vale (Richard Jenkins) has also lost his passion for writing and teaching. In an effort to fill the empty void that his life has become, Walter makes a half-hearted attempt to learn to play classical piano. Later, when Walter's college sends him to a conference in Manhattan, he is surprised to discover that a young couple has moved into his seldom-used apartment in the city. Tarek (Haaz Sleiman) and his Senegalese girlfriend Zainab (Danai Gurira) have fallen victims to an elaborate real-estate scam, and as a result they no longer have a place to call home. When Walter reluctantly allows the couple to remain in his apartment, talented musician Tarek insists on repaying his host's kindness by teaching him to play the African drum. Over the course of Walter's lessons, the ageing academic finds his spirits revitalized while gaining a newfound appreciation for New York jazz clubs and Central Park drum circles. Later, Tarek is arrested in the subway and threatened with deportation after police learn that he is an undocumented citizen. Suddenly, in his attempt to help his new friend, Walter's passion for life is unexpectedly awakened. When Tarek's radiant mother Mouna (Hiam Abbass) arrives in the city in search of her son, that passion turns to romance -- something that Walter had previously thought he would never experience again.

Product Details

Release Date: 10/07/2008
UPC: 0013138304582
Original Release: 2007
Rating: PG-13
Source: LIONSGATE - 600000-AEC LGE
Region Code: 1
Sound: [stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:44:00
Sales rank: 35,709

Special Features

An Inside Look at The Visitor; Commentary featuring Director Tom McCarthy and Actor Richard Jenkins; Playing the Djembe ; Deleted Scenes; Trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Richard Jenkins Walter Vale
Haaz Sleiman Tarek Khalil
Danai Gurira Zainab
Hiam Abbass Mouna Khalil
Marian Seldes Barbara
Maggie Moore Karen
Michael Cumpsty Charles
Bill McHenry Darin
Richard Kind Jacob
Tzahi Moskovitz Zev
Amir Arison Mr. Shah
Neal Lerner Martin Revere
Ramon Fernandez Cop No. 1
Frank Pando Cop No. 2
Waleed Zuaiter Omar
Deborah Rush Upper East Side Woman
Ashley Springer Student
Laith Nakli Nasim
Jacqueline Brogan Waiter
Jacqueline Brogman Waiter
Walter Mudu Ronald Cole,Ronald Cole
Yevgeniy Dekhtyar Slavic Man
Earl Baker Jr. Lester James
Jan A.P. Composer

Technical Credits
Thomas McCarthy Director,Screenwriter
Jeff Skoll Producer
Kerry Barden Casting
Mary Jane Skalski Producer
Michael London Producer
Billy Hopkins Casting
Suzanne Smith Casting
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