Pelle The Conqueror (1988)

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Written by Martin Andersen Nexø, Bille August

Directed by Bille August

Running Time: 165 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1988

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: Denmark/Sweden

Filmed in Colour

Engrossing period drama set in 19th Century Sweden. An impoverished Swedish widower (Max von Sydow) emigrates to Denmark with his son to find employment. Beautifully photographed, Pelle the Conqueror won the Best Foreign Film Academy Award and the Palm d'Or.

Cast

Pelle HvenegaardPelle
Max von SydowLassefar
Erik PaaskeForvalter
Björn GranathErik
Astrid VillaumeMrs. Kongstrup
Axel StrøbyeKongstrup
Troels AsmussenRud
Kristina TörnqvistAnna
Karen WegenerMadam Olsen
Sofie GråbølJomfru Sine
Lars SimonsenNiels Køller
Buster LarsenOle Køller
John WittigSchool teacher
Troels MunkDoctor
Nis Bank-MikkelsenPræst/Clergyman

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