Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s Der Besuch der alten Dame has been filmed a few times throughout film history, dating back to the early years of the star actress’ career, actually. This particular version stars Christiane Hörbiger as Claire.
Hörbiger has been an active player in German film since 1955, performing in such films as Kronprinz Rudolfs letzte Liebe, Eine Nacht in Venedig, Nathan der Weise, Jedermann, Schtonk, and Der Fall der Gerti B – mostly TV Movies in recent years.
Alfred is played by Michael Mendl. While he didn’t start as young as Hörbiger, his work in recent years may include several films you know and love. Films such as Amen., der Untergang, Barfuss, and Männerherzen und die ganz ganz große Liebe, but perhaps most popular these days is actually a TV show – Dark.
Although there is nothing explicitly inappropriate, there is conversation surrounding drunk driving, conspiracy for violence, and a hint of past sexual relationships. Beyond that, the pace may be slow for today’s teenagers if viewing in one sitting.