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Sture Ericson
Sture Ericson (27 September 1912 – 15 March 1979) was a Swedish film actor. He was born in Salem, Sweden and died in Stockholm Stockholm () is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, largest city of Sweden as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in Scandinavia. Approximately 980,000 people liv .... Filmography References External links * * 1912 births 1979 deaths Swedish male film actors 20th-century Swedish male actors {{Sweden-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Easter (play)
''Easter'' ( sv, Påsk) is a symbolic religious drama from 1901 by Swedish playwright August Strindberg. The play was produced by the Stockholm ensemble Intima Teatern, which also toured other Scandinavian countries, including performances of ''Påsk'' in Kristiania. It was the first of Strindberg's plays that was staged in Bergen, premiering at Den Nationale Scene Den Nationale Scene ( en, National Theater) is the largest theatre in Bergen, Norway. Den Nationale Scene is also one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway. History Opened under the name '' Det Norske Theater'' in 1850, the theatre has root ... in September 1909. A revival set in Harlem and performed with an African American cast was well received. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva (1948 Film)
''Eva'' is a 1948 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and written by Ingmar Bergman. It was adapted from Bergman's short story "Trumpetaren och vår herre". Plot As Bo (Birger Malmsten) returns home from military service, he flashes back to an episode in his childhood where he ran away from home and fell in with a band of performers. One of the performers has a daughter, a blind girl, and seeking to impress her Bo steals a locomotive. The train crashes and the girl is killed. This is first of many intrusions of death into Bo's life. We also see him dealing with his dying uncle and the body of a German soldier that has washed ashore. This is contrasted with life, as represented by his young lover Eva (Eva Stilberg) and eventually their son. In a Hitchcockian digression, Bo hallucinates killing his friend Göran (Stig Olin) to be with his alluring wife (Eva Dahlbeck). Bo and Eva escape to a remote island whose only other occupant is a widowed farmer. Eva goes into labo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Deaths
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full Sino-American relations, diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, France, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's Chrysler Europe, European operations, which are based in United Kingdom, Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 7 – Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation, Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1912 Births
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs of the H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Apple War
''The Apple War'' ( sv, Äppelkriget) is a 1971 Swedish comedy-drama film directed by Tage Danielsson, starring Gösta Ekman, Hans Alfredsson, Tage Danielsson, Monica Zetterlund and Max von Sydow. The political theme of the film is the battle between nature on the one hand and commercialisation and industrialisation on the other set to exploit and ultimately destroy land and natural resources. The film can also be seen as an early criticism of globalisation as it depicts foreign, and large scale, capitalist investors and entrepreneurs as exploiters working side by side with domestic, small scale, capitalists. The songs in ''The Apple War'' are composed and written by Evert Taube, who also makes a cameo in the film as the old man who dances with Monica Zetterlund at the end party, and while there also recites a part of one of his most famous songs, "Calle Schewens vals", performed by the cast in the same scene at the end. Winner of three Guldbagge Awards, ''The Apple War'' is a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barabbas (1953 Film)
''Barabbas'' is a 1953 Swedish drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg. It is based on the 1950 novel ''Barabbas'' by Pär Lagerkvist about the biblical character who was released instead of Jesus. The film was entered in the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. It was one of the biggest Swedish productions of its time. In 1961 an American adaptation of the same novel was released, starring Anthony Quinn in the lead role. Cast * Ulf Palme as Barabbas * Georg Årlin as Lazarus * Hugo Björne as Leper at Death Valley * Eva Dahlbeck as The Mother * Sture Ericson as Father of hare-lipped * Sven-Eric Gamble as Christian in slave caves at Rome * Åke Grönberg as Armful watchman at Rome * Erik Hell as Man at Jerusalem * Anders Henrikson as Roman procurator on Cyprus * Barbro Hiort af Ornäs as Maria of Magdala * Jarl Kulle as Leper at Death Valley * Torsten Lilliecrona as Supervisor at copper mine on Cyprus * Peter Lindgren as Soldier which assaulted gang * Yvonne Lombard as Prostitute * Holge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skipper In Stormy Weather
''Skipper in Stormy Weather'' (Swedish: ''Skeppare i blåsväder'') is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Gunnar Olsson and starring Adolf Jahr, Elof Ahrle and Bengt Eklund. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location around Gothenburg. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Synopsis An elderly fisherman refuses to recognise the need to replace his fishing vessel. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Alexander Alexandersson * Elof Ahrle as Trekvarts-Olle * Bengt Eklund as Åke Kristiansson * Sigbrit Molin as Britta Alexandersson * Gunnar Olsson as Birger Birgersson * Sven-Eric Gamble as Verner Kristiansson * Dagmar Olsson as Astrid Birgersson * Arthur Fischer as Sigurd * Magnus Kesster as Kristiansson Sr. * Frithiof Bjärne as 'Tarzan' * Mats Björne as Harry * Julia Cæsar as Julia, customer * Åke Grönberg as Singer * Kaj Hjelm as Sven * Stig Johanson as Gustaf * Oscar Ljung as Valter * Harry Ahlin as Hamnbas i Göt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Julie (1951 Film)
''Miss Julie'' ( sv, Fröken Julie) is a 1951 Swedish drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg and starring Anita Björk and Ulf Palme, based on the 1888 play of the same name by August Strindberg. The film deals with class, sex and power as the title character, the daughter of a Count in 19th century Sweden, begins a relationship with one of the estate's servants. The film won the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film at the 1951 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Following a scandalous broken engagement, Miss Julie, the daughter of Count Carl, forgoes a family Midsummers' Eve celebration to "honour" the estate servants' ball with her presence. There, she dances with one of the servants, Jean, whom she is attracted to. She orders him to sit at the table with her for beers, and humiliatingly forces him to kiss her shoe. Outside, she makes advances on him; the hand, hiding behind a sculpture, witnesses the encounter in shock. Miss Julie asks Jean if he has ever been in love. He replies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Number 17 (1949 Film)
''Number 17'' (Swedish: ''Huset nr 17'') is a 1949 Swedish crime film directed by Gösta Stevens and starring Edvard Persson, George Fant and Mimi Nelson. It was based on the play '' Number 17'' by the British writer Joseph Jefferson Farjeon. Cast * Edvard Persson as Calle Svensson * George Fant as Bertil Frick * Mimi Nelson as Rose * Ulf Johanson as Henry * Åke Fridell as Brandt * Else-Marie Brandt as Vera Lindberg * Björn Berglund as Lindberg * Sture Ericson as Schmidt * Arne Lindblad as Old Man * Toivo Pawlo as Guest * Stig Roland Stig or STIG may refer to: People * Stig (given name) * Nickname of Robert Stigwood (1934–2016), musical act manager Arts and entertainment * The Stig, a masked racing driver on the UK television show ''Top Gear'' * Stig (singer), Finnish perf ... as Svärd Further reading * Olov Qvist, Per & Von Bagh, Peter. ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000. External links * * 1949 films Swedis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Lasse Of Delsbo
''Big Lasse of Delsbo'' (Swedish: ''Lång-Lasse i Delsbo'') is a 1949 Swedish historical drama film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Sten Lindgren, Anna Lindahl and Ulla Andreasson. It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. It was inspired by real historical events in nineteenth century Sweden.Wright p.108 Synopsis In Delsbo in the 1840s, the new preacher Lars Landgren (known to his parishioners as Big Lasse) tries to battle moral decline in the area after being called in by concerned locals. Cast * Sten Lindgren as Lars Landgren * Anna Lindahl as Mrs. Matilda Landgren * Ulla Andreasson as Margit Bryngel * Peter Lindgren as Klas Hägglund * Arthur Fischer as Tratt-Lasse Bryngel * Nils Hultgren as Mickel Hansson * Axel Högel as Tuvesson Sr. * Eric Laurent as Näslund * Wilma Malmlöf as Lotta Bryngel * Erik Sundqvist as Björn Tuvesson * Margit Andelius as Mrs. Näslu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Swedish Horseman
''The Swedish Horseman'' (Swedish: ''Svenske ryttaren'') is a 1949 historical drama film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Elisabeth Söderström, Kenne Fant and Åke Söderblom.Qvist & Von Bagh p.63 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in Uppsala and Torekov. It was inspired by Leo Perutz's 1936 novel ''The Swedish Rider''. Cast * Elisabeth Söderström as Agneta von Kreschwitz * Kenne Fant as Jacob * Åke Söderblom as Stenius * Gunnel Broström as Svarta Lisa * Harry Ahlin as Saltza * Magnus Kesster as Bailiff * Sture Ericson as Mickel * Barbro Nordin as Margareta * Tommy Blomquist as Karl * Ingemar Pallin as Christian von Thornefeldt * Wiktor Andersson as Cup-Bearer * Tor Borong as Cavalry Captain * Olle Ek as Servant * Gull Natorp Gull Natorp (10 January 1880 – 30 April 1962) was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in more than 70 films between 1913 and 1956. Selected filmography * ''Skottet'' (1914) - Maid * ''Hans hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Call (1948 Film)
''Port of Call'' ( sv, Hamnstad, lit=Port Town; also known as ''Harbour City'') is a 1948 Swedish drama film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. This film is strongly influenced by neorealism. Plot The film opens when we see Berit, a young woman living in a working-class port town, tries to drown herself by jumping into the sea. Among the witnesses of this incident is Gösta, a sailor newly returned from overseas and intent upon staying on land. By chance they begin a relationship. We then realized that Berit's checkered past and the existence of her abusive and cruel mother. The plot and character development centre on the relationship between Berit and Gösta, as she discloses her troubled past of family problems and various affairs to him and he must deal with his own feelings and conflicts about such disclosure. The film ends at a high note with Berit and Gösta decide to stay together and fight for their future. Cast * Nine-Christine Jönsson as Berit Irene Holm * Bengt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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