Cast
Gösta Richter
as Ivar Kreuger / Ted Harris
Manja Mourier
as Ms. Björk, Secretary
Arne Lindblad
as Arkainen / Mr. Brody
Erland Colliander
as Joseph Nathan
Sten Hedlund
as Dr. Beck
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Ryder, Banker
Lillie Björnstrand
as Ingeborg Burmeister
Emmy Albiin
as Erik's Mother
Rolf Botvid
as Erik
Tore Dahl
as Krister
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1939
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorGeorge Willoughby
WritersRichard Houston
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPanik
About Panik
About the conspiracy against the Swedish entrepeneur Ivar Kreuger. Presented through his secretary as a strictly busy, very wealthy man, involved in important international transactions. Ministers from all over the world stand in line to visit him. The Kreuger shares are in high demand. Germany needs a $ 125 million loan. Bank director Ryder suggests that secret forces want to stop this loan. Ted Harris, an American rogue, wants to sell secret papers from Wall Street on plots against Kreuger. The French minister and an international Soviet agent, Brody, also visit Kreuger regarding the loans. Kreuger shares are dropping around the world. The firm Nathan and Kohn contributes to dumping Kreuger shares after a bribe of SEK 25,000. Ordinary savers are ruined.
Directed by George Willoughby, Panik leans on a strong ensemble — Gösta Richter, Manja Mourier, Arne Lindblad — 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 1939.
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