Playing Truant
Originally released in 1949. Playing Truant is a comedy film. directed by Schamyl Bauman.
Starring Sickan Carlsson, Gunnar Björnstrand, and Olof Winnerstrand
Synopsis
High school student Margareta fall head over heels in love with a young doctor and announce her engagement to him to her parents. She quits school and move in with him in a large house. However, the life of a housewife soon becomes tedious. Her husband does not want her to study but secretly she enrolls in a high school again to be able to graduate. Her husband suspects funny business when she is spotted with her private tutor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sickan Carlsson
as Margareta Karlsson
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Bertil Kronberg
Olof Winnerstrand
as Paulus Blomvall
Viveca Serlachius
as Gertrud 'Truttan' Karlberg
Dagmar Ebbesen
as Hilda
Gösta Cederlund
as Oskar Karlsson
Gull Natorp
as Agda Karlsson
Anne-Margrethe Björlin
as Helene Berglöf
Naima Wifstrand
as Dehlin, principal
Jan Molander
as Hjalmar Hammarlund
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Produktion S. Bauman
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing Truant about?
High school student Margareta fall head over heels in love with a young doctor and announce her engagement to him to her parents. She quits school and move in with him in a large house. However, th...
Who directed Playing Truant?
Playing Truant was directed by Schamyl Bauman.
How long is Playing Truant?
Playing Truant has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Playing Truant released?
Playing Truant was released on August 15, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Playing Truant?
The main cast of Playing Truant includes Sickan Carlsson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Olof Winnerstrand, Viveca Serlachius, Dagmar Ebbesen.