The Avenger
Originally released in 1915. The Avenger is a drama film. directed by Mauritz Stiller. At just 49 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wilhelm Hansson, Edith Erastoff, and Edmond Hansen
Synopsis
Hämnaren (The Avenger) was made in 1915, and was rediscovered in Berlin in 2001. It begins with a woman named Ester, who is reading a letter and crying. The letter says that a man named George won't marry her, because he knows his father would never allow him to marry a Jewish woman. Ester dies of childbirth, and possibly a broken heart. Her suitor Jakob takes care of her son, who is named Josef, and sends George a note, accusing him of causing her death
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 49m
49 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wilhelm Hansson
as Georg Vide
Edith Erastoff
as Ester
Edmond Hansen
as Ester's father
John Ekman
as Jacob Kahn, Ester's cousin
Richard Lund
as Josef
William Larsson
as Landowner von Sterner
Karin Molander
as Emma von Sterner
Gustaf Callmén
as Georg's father, dean
Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson
as Georg's mother
Emmy Elffors
as Georg's fiancee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Svenska Biografteatern
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Avenger about?
Hämnaren (The Avenger) was made in 1915, and was rediscovered in Berlin in 2001. It begins with a woman named Ester, who is reading a letter and crying. The letter says that a man named George wo...
Who directed The Avenger?
The Avenger was directed by Mauritz Stiller.
How long is The Avenger?
The Avenger has a runtime of 0 hours and 49 minutes (49 minutes total).
When was The Avenger released?
The Avenger was released on September 5, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Avenger?
The main cast of The Avenger includes Wilhelm Hansson, Edith Erastoff, Edmond Hansen, John Ekman, Richard Lund.