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Cast
Sven Lundberg
as Nils Holgersson
Max von Sydow
as The Father
Annika Tretow
as The Mother
Jarl Kulle
as Mårten Gåskarl (voice)
Naima Wifstrand
as Mor Akka (voice)
Yvonne Lombard
as Dunfin (voice)
Georg Funkquist
as Gorgo (voice)
Holger Löwenadler
as Karl XI (voice)
Olof Sandborg
as Bataki (voice)
Toivo Pawlo
as Smirre Fox (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1962
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageSwedish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Family
Votes7
DirectorKenne Fant
WritersKathrine Aurell, Tage Aurell
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWonderful Adventures of Nils
About Wonderful Adventures of Nils
A film adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's classic book about Nils Holgersson, who is a real rascal. As punishment for his mischief, a house elf shrinks him to his size. The farm animals are out for revenge and so Nils must escape on the back of a goose from Skåne in the south to Lapland in the north. During his flight over Sweden, Nils gets to take part in many adventures.
Directed by Kenne Fant, Wonderful Adventures of Nils leans on a strong ensemble — Sven Lundberg, Max von Sydow, Annika Tretow — 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 adventure titles of 1962.
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