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There Burns a Fire

Original title: Det brinner en eld
  • 19431943
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
43
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There Burns a Fire (1943)
  • Drama
  • War
In an unnamed country, the greatest supporter of the National Theatre and its actors is a diplomat from a foreign country, Ernst Lemmering. Lemmering is also in a relationship with the theat... Read allIn an unnamed country, the greatest supporter of the National Theatre and its actors is a diplomat from a foreign country, Ernst Lemmering. Lemmering is also in a relationship with the theatre's star actress Harriet Brandt. After a late night rehearsal he has invited the actors t... Read allIn an unnamed country, the greatest supporter of the National Theatre and its actors is a diplomat from a foreign country, Ernst Lemmering. Lemmering is also in a relationship with the theatre's star actress Harriet Brandt. After a late night rehearsal he has invited the actors to his home when the news comes through that the country has been occupied by the military ... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
43
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  • Director
    • Gustaf Molander
  • Writers
    • Karl Ragnar Gierow(screenplay)
    • Gösta Stevens(idea)
    • Gustaf Molander(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Inga Tidblad
    • Lars Hanson
    • Victor Sjöström
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  • Director
    • Gustaf Molander
  • Writers
    • Karl Ragnar Gierow(screenplay)
    • Gösta Stevens(idea)
    • Gustaf Molander(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Inga Tidblad
    • Lars Hanson
    • Victor Sjöström
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    • 1User review
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    Lauritz Falk and Inga Tidblad in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Lars Hanson in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Victor Sjöström and Inga Tidblad in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Stig Järrel in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Hampe Faustman and Gerd Hagman in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Lauritz Falk, Hampe Faustman, Gerd Hagman, Stig Järrel, and Inga Tidblad in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Gerd Hagman and Inga Tidblad in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Hugo Björne, Lars Hanson, and Stig Järrel in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Lars Hanson in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Lauritz Falk, Gerd Hagman, Lars Hanson, Stig Järrel, Victor Sjöström, Inga Tidblad, and Tollie Zellman in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Inga Tidblad in There Burns a Fire (1943)
    Lars Hanson and Inga Tidblad in There Burns a Fire (1943)

    Top cast

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    Inga Tidblad
    Inga Tidblad
    • Harriet Brandtas Harriet Brandt
    Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson
    • Ernst Lemmeringas Ernst Lemmering
    Victor Sjöström
    Victor Sjöström
    • Henrik Falkmanas Henrik Falkman
    Gerd Hagman
    Gerd Hagman
    • Eva Brenneras Eva Brenner
    Lauritz Falk
    Lauritz Falk
    • Lauritz Berntas Lauritz Bernt
    Tollie Zellman
    Tollie Zellman
    • Lisa Albertas Lisa Albert
    Hampe Faustman
    Hampe Faustman
    • Georg Brandtas Georg Brandt
    • (as Erik Faustman)
    Stig Järrel
    Stig Järrel
    • Paul Winteras Paul Winter
    Hugo Björne
    Hugo Björne
    • Gen. Wollertas Gen. Wollert
    Georg Funkquist
    Georg Funkquist
    • Bruhnas Bruhn
    Gabriel Alw
    Gabriel Alw
    • Government Ministeras Government Minister
    Karin Alexandersson
    • Old Womanas Old Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Ernst Brunman
    Ernst Brunman
    • Actoras Actor
    • (uncredited)
    Nils Dahlgren
    Nils Dahlgren
    • Soldieras Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    Edvard Danielsson
    • Manas Man
    • (uncredited)
    Eivor Engelbrektsson
    Eivor Engelbrektsson
    • Actressas Actress
    • (uncredited)
    John Ericsson
    John Ericsson
    • Manas Man
    • (uncredited)
    Georg Fernqvist
    Georg Fernqvist
    • Bruhnas Bruhn
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gustaf Molander
    • Writers
      • Karl Ragnar Gierow(screenplay)
      • Gösta Stevens(idea) (scenario)
      • Gustaf Molander(uncredited)
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      Featured in Rederiet: Vägval (1996)

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    7/10
    Good dialogue in interesting comment on WWII
    A foreign country's military attachè is a dear friend of the National Theatre and its ensemble. However this relationship ends when the country is occupied and their once so good friend is made military commander of the enemy. Friends are now turned to enemies and the love he felt for the theatre's female star is no longer answered. Former Hollywood-star Lars Hanson and Inga Tidblad are excellent as the military attachè and his love interest. Other worth mentioning are Victor Sjöström as the head of the theatre and Tollie Zellman as its wise-cracking grand old lady. The action-scenes are mainly made up of real stock-footage from then ongoing World War II, but that doesn't really matter since the dialogue is what drives this picture. The star-studded cast has some really great lines to deliver. The story is fictious and considering that Sweden was neutral and kept out of the war that tormented most of Europe during the time of production, they have wisely chosen not to clearify which two countries are at war in this picture. The movie shows off props like fabricated flags, etc. All this in mind, the film is an interesting comment from the Swedish film industry during World War II.
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    • Renaldo Matlin
    • Apr 16, 1999

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    • Release date
      • May 24, 1945 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Det brinner en eld
    • Filming locations
      • Jämtlands län, Sweden
    • Production company
      • Svensk Filmindustri (SF)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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