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Cast
Edvard Persson
as Karl-Magnus Berg
George Fant
as Bengt Florin
Elsie Albiin
as Karin
Gunnel Broström
as Harriet von Borch
Gösta Cederlund
as Johan Fredrik Morén
Torsten Hillberg
as Stadsfogden
Einar Beyron
as Opera Singer - Lohengrin in the opera "Lohengrin"
Axel Högel
as Cast
John Norrman
as Cast
Aurore Palmgren
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1946
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageSwedish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorRagnar Hyltén-Cavallius
WritersRagnar Hyltén-Cavallius
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Bells in Old Town
About The Bells in Old Town
Kalle Magnus Berg is a kind bailiff in Gamla Stan (Old Town) in Stockholm. He helps out "clients" by supporting them with money from his own pocket. His neighbor is a jazz musician who plays at a restaurant for a living.
Directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius, The Bells in Old Town leans on a strong ensemble — Edvard Persson, George Fant, Elsie Albiin — 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 drama titles of 1946.
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