Gunnar Hede's Saga
"With motifs from The Tale of a Manor by Selma Lagerlöf"
Originally released in 1923. Gunnar Hede's Saga is a drama film. directed by Mauritz Stiller. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Einar Hanson, Mary Johnson, and Hugo Björne
Synopsis
Gunnar Hede is raised by a strict mother, who wants him to become respectable to match his family’s wealth. He is more interested in his grandfather, who started as an itinerant violin player, but got rich by leading a herd of wild reindeer south to market. He falls for a violinist working with a married couple of traveling performers and renounces his fortune to go with them. He then tries to earn a fortune by driving reindeer to market, but it doesn’t work out and he goes insane. He is finally restored to sanity by the violinist when she returns with the performers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1923
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Svenska Biografteatern
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gunnar Hede's Saga about?
Gunnar Hede is raised by a strict mother, who wants him to become respectable to match his family’s wealth. He is more interested in his grandfather, who started as an itinerant violin player, bu...
Who directed Gunnar Hede's Saga?
Gunnar Hede's Saga was directed by Mauritz Stiller.
How long is Gunnar Hede's Saga?
Gunnar Hede's Saga has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Gunnar Hede's Saga released?
Gunnar Hede's Saga was released on January 1, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gunnar Hede's Saga?
The main cast of Gunnar Hede's Saga includes Einar Hanson, Mary Johnson, Hugo Björne, Pauline Brunius, Stina Berg.