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Cast
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Fredrik Egerman
Ulla Jacobsson
as Anne Egerman
Eva Dahlbeck
as Desirée Armfeldt
Harriet Andersson
as Petra
Margit Carlqvist
as Countess Charlotte Malcolm
Jarl Kulle
as Count Carl Magnus Malcolm
Åke Fridell
as Frid
Björn Bjelfvenstam
as Henrik Egerman
Naima Wifstrand
as Desirée's Mother
Jullan Kindahl
as Beata
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1955
Runtime1h 49m
LanguageSwedish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes277
DirectorIngmar Bergman
WritersIngmar Bergman
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSmiles of a Summer Night
About Smiles of a Summer Night
Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, Smiles of a Summer Night leans on a strong ensemble — Gunnar Björnstrand, Ulla Jacobsson, Eva Dahlbeck — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1955.
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