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The Tenant (1976)

“Apartment for rent: Quiet building. Furnished. 2 rooms. Previous tenant committed suicide.”

7.6/10 · 1,265 votes 2h 6m r ThrillerDramaHorrorMystery

#6 of 23 films from 1976 #174 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Roman Polanski · Written by Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski, Roland Topor

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Overview

A quiet and inconspicuous man rents an apartment in Paris where he finds himself drawn into a rabbit hole of dangerous paranoia.

Cast

Roman Polanskias Trelkovsky
Isabelle Adjanias Stella
Melvyn Douglasas Monsieur Zy
Bernard Fressonas Scope
Gérard Jugnotas Office Clerk
Shelley Wintersas Concierge
Raoul Guyladas Priest
Lila Kedrovaas Madame Gaderian
Jo Van Fleetas Madame Dioz
Claude Piépluas Neighbour
Rufusas Georges Badar
Romain Bouteilleas Simon
Josiane Balaskoas Viviane, Office Worker
Jacques Monodas Cafe Owner

Facts

Release dateMay 26, 1976
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) — about the same as the 1976 average of 122 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery
Original titleLe locataire
LanguageEN
Box office$5,100,000
IMDbtt0074811

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Questions

How long is The Tenant?
The Tenant runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is The Tenant worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 1,265 votes, which places it #6 of 23 films released in 1976 in this index (top 78%) and #174 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Tenant?
The Tenant was directed by Roman Polanski. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Pianist (2002), Chinatown (1974), Rosemary's Baby (1968).
Who stars in The Tenant?
Roman Polanski as Trelkovsky; Isabelle Adjani as Stella; Melvyn Douglas as Monsieur Zy; Bernard Fresson as Scope; Gérard Jugnot as Office Clerk; Shelley Winters as Concierge.
What is The Tenant rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Tenant?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/56821.

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