A Man There Was (1917)

★ 7.1/10 56 min Drama, History Sweden Swedish

Director: Victor Sjöström

Screenplay by: Victor Sjöström, Gustaf Molander
Story by: Henrik Ibsen

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Description

Terje Vigen, a sailor, suffers the loss of his family through the inflexibility of another man. Years later, when his enemy's family finds itself dependent on his benevolence, Terje must decide whether to avenge himself.

Top Cast

Victor Sjöström Terje Vigen

Bergliot Husberg Terje Vigens hustru

August Falck Den engelske lorden

Edith Erastoff Den engelska ladyn

Eric Abrahamsson En fiskare (uncredited)

Hildur Carlberg En kvinna i byn (uncredited)

Gucken Cederborg Den nya hustrun i Terjes stuga (uncredited)

John Ekman Norsk fånge i fängelset (uncredited)

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