masonfisk One of Steve McQueen's last films which sat on a shelf for a bit & was a passion project for the late, great action star. People tells the story of a doctor who's spring, which was cultivated as a means for the townsfolk to heal themselves, is now a source of pollution. In an effort to alert his fellow neighbors of the dangers, his unscrupulous brother, who happens to be the mayor, turns against him fearing the town's future financial well-being to be in jeopardy. Adapted by Arthur Miller from an Ibsen play, this is more a filmed play than a film. One wonders why McQueen, an actor who staked his claim on less is more (he would periodically cut dialogue from his scripts) would value this talky, preachy exercise. Look for Ingmar Bergman regular Bibi Andersson as his wife.

AllanHy I am sure when this play was written in 1883 it was viewed as "revolutionary" because the majority of society did not understand the methodology of science.We assume a century and a half later, mostly because we are communicating over electronic images, that our technology and education will overcome such anti-technology and self-destructive stupidities.Wrong.When you realize the suppression of science that resulted in the lead in the water of Flint Michigan, the destruction of the Challenger space shuttle, or the political lies of the 2003 (non-existent) Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction, or the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, the fragility of truth and science becomes terrifying.

the_d_files First and foremost, I have waited 6 months to get this film and to watch it, I finally watched it and it was well worth the wait. The film follows the Ibsen play very well, although I was a little disappointed with the way the film ended, it followed the story, but I don't think it was as effective as the book.Steve McQueen is probably the only person who could bring Dr Thomas Stockman to life in the way he does. It's just a crying shame that this film never reached the cinemas (Warner Brothers didn't know what to do with it, after a few negitive reviews). Although Steve tried to get it realized in the art cinemas, it never reached the wider audience.If you get the chance to see this film, then see it you will not be disappointed with it, Steve deserved an Oscar for his performance, (and also Papillon and the Sand Pebbles). No idea how many copies of this film are available, but I was lucky to get it imported, and I'm glad that I was able to get my hands on a copy10 out of 10 for me

jv-5 It's too bad this little film got pulled from release before anybody got a chance to see it. It's quite good, actually. Steve McQueen -- known more for his rugged, action-packed roles -- is superb as a village doctor during the late 1800s who must speak up against an injustice taking place...even at the cost of his career and reputation. If you notice "An Enemy of the People" being shown on TV, do yourself a favor and see it. You won't be disappointed.