Cries and Whispers
Viskningar och rop
“Four women dressed in white in a mansion painted red... haunted by whispers and cries.”
Synopsis
As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so immersed in their own psychic pains that they are unable to offer her the support she needs.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
AFS Presents: Ingmar Bergman's Cries and WhispersOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-15
Top Cast
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Liv Ullmann
Maria
Ingrid Thulin
Karin
Kari Sylwan
Anna
Harriet Andersson
Agnes
Erland Josephson
David
Georg Årlin
Fredrik
Anders Ek
Isak
Henning Moritzen
Joakim
Ingmar Bergman
Narrator (voice)
Ingrid Sandell
Girl at a Family Gathering (uncredited)
Ingrid Bergman
Spectator
Linn Ullmann
Maria's Daughter
Inga Gill
Storyteller
Greta Johansson
Undertaker (uncredited)
Marianne Aubert
Rossana Mariano
Young Agnes (uncredited)
Malin Gjörup
Anna's Daughter (uncredited)
Lena Bergman
Young Maria (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Title
- Viskningar och rop
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Cinematograph AB, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Sven Nykvist
Siv Lundgren
Lars-Owe Carlberg, Ingmar Bergman
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Ingmar Bergman
Screenplay
Lars-Owe Carlberg
Producer
Siv Lundgren
Editor
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Ingmar Bergman
Producer
Marik Vos-Lundh
Production Design
Marik Vos-Lundh
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cries and Whispers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cries and Whispers about?
As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so immersed in their own psychic pains that they are unable to offer her the support she needs.
Who directed Cries and Whispers?
Cries and Whispers was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in Cries and Whispers?
The principal cast of Cries and Whispers includes Liv Ullmann, Ingrid Thulin, Kari Sylwan, Harriet Andersson, Erland Josephson.
When was Cries and Whispers released and how long is it?
Cries and Whispers was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cries and Whispers?
Cries and Whispers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).