Harald the Stalwart explained

Harald the Stalwart
Director:Hampe Faustman
Starring:George Fant
Georg Rydeberg
Elsie Albiin
Music:Jules Sylvain
Cinematography:Felix Forsman
Editing:Hans Gullander
Studio:Film AB Lux
Distributor:Film AB Lux
Runtime:74 minutes
Country:Sweden

Harald the Stalwart (Swedish: Harald Handfaste) is a 1946 Swedish historical adventure film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring George Fant, Georg Rydeberg and Elsie Albiin.[1] It was shot at the Helsinki studios of Suomen Filmiteollisuus and on location on the island of Suomenlinna. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Bertil Duroj and Karl Fager.

Synopsis

In fifteenth century Sweden a local highwaymen leads the oppressed peasantry 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

References

  1. Qvist & Von Bagh p.74

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