Hunger
Originally released in 1966. Hunger is a drama film. directed by Henning Carlsen.
Starring Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, and Birgitte Federspiel
Synopsis
In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality is withering. One moment he is delighted and the next he curses everybody. All the time he manages to maintain human dignity and pride.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (51 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Studio ABC
- Sandrews
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunger about?
In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality i...
Who directed Hunger?
Hunger was directed by Henning Carlsen.
How long is Hunger?
Hunger has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Hunger released?
Hunger was released on August 19, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hunger?
The main cast of Hunger includes Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel, Knud Rex, Hans W. Petersen.