''Harald the Stalwart'' (Swedish: ''Harald Handfaste'') is a 1946 Swedish historical adventure film directed by

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and starring George Fant,

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and

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.Qvist & Von Bagh p.74 It was shot at the

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studios of Suomen Filmiteollisuus and on location on the island of Suomenlinna. The film's sets were designed by the art directors

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and Karl Fager.

Synopsis

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Sweden a local

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leads the oppressed

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against the tyrannical rule of a foreign bailiff. In order to seek revenge the bailiff plans to marry Karin, the rebel's beloved. When she refuses he decides instead to execute her.

Cast

* George Fant as Harald Didriksson a.k.a. Harald Handfaste *

as Von Dotzen *

as Karin Eghilsdotter * Tord Stål as Pater Laurentius *

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as Eghil Sjunnesson * Gunnar Olsson as Bosse *

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as Björnram *

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as Vesslan *

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as Tjuvaskata, robber *

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as Harald's father * Artur Rolén as Getaskalle, robber *

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as Kersti, Karin's mother *

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as Von Dotzen's daughter *

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as Peasant *

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as Poor farmer *

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as Poor farmer *

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as Poor farmer *

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as Peasant woman

References

Bibliography

* Qvist, Per Olov & von Bagh, Peter. ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000.

External links

* 1946 films Swedish adventure films 1946 adventure films 1940s Swedish-language films Films directed by Hampe Faustman Swedish historical films 1940s historical films Films set in the 15th century Films shot in Helsinki 1940s Swedish films Films based on Swedish comics Live-action films based on comics {{1940s-Sweden-film-stub