The Phantom Carriage
Körkarlen
Synopsis
The third film adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's novel of the same name. The drinker David Holm gets killed right on the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve will face the death coachman, which happens to be his old friend Georges. Together, reliving the events of the past, and David becomes aware that he ruined the lives of two women who both loved him.
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George Fant
David Holm
Ulla Jacobsson
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Anita Björk
Mrs. Holm
Edvin Adolphson
Georges
Isa Quensel
Maria
Bengt Brunskog
Gustafson
Allan Edwall
Tramp
Bo Samuelson
David Holm's brother
Carl-Olof Alm
Tramp
Kotti Chave
Cab master
Maritta Marke
Olle Grönstedt
Ellika Mann
Lennart Lindberg
Meta Velander
Dora Söderberg
Hedvig Lindby
Maud Elfsiö
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arne Mattsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Rune Lindström
- Original Score
- Dag Wirén
- Original Title
- Körkarlen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Tonefilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arne Mattsson
Rune Lindström, Selma Lagerlöf
Dag Wirén
Max Wilén
Carl-Olov Skeppstedt
Department Leadership Roster
Arne Mattsson
Director
Dag Wirén
Original Music Composer
Carl-Olov Skeppstedt
Editor
Mago
Costume Design
Rune Lindström
Screenplay
Max Wilén
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom Carriage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom Carriage about?
The third film adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's novel of the same name. The drinker David Holm gets killed right on the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve will face the death coachman, which happens to be his old friend Georges. Together, reliving the events of the past, and David becomes aware that he ruined the lives of two women who both loved him.
Who directed The Phantom Carriage?
The Phantom Carriage was directed by Arne Mattsson.
Who stars in The Phantom Carriage?
The principal cast of The Phantom Carriage includes George Fant, Ulla Jacobsson, Anita Björk, Edvin Adolphson, Isa Quensel.
When was The Phantom Carriage released and how long is it?
The Phantom Carriage was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phantom Carriage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phantom Carriage was composed by Dag Wirén.
Is The Phantom Carriage based on a book or true story?
The Phantom Carriage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Selma Lagerlöf".