Pelle the Conqueror
Pelle Erobreren
“They thought the world would be theirs.”
Synopsis
In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.
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Pelle Hvenegaard
Pelle Karlsson
Max von Sydow
Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand
Erik Paaske
Stengården Foreman
Björn Granath
Erik - Swedish Farm Worker
Astrid Villaume
Mrs. Kongstrup
Axel Strøbye
Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
Troels Asmussen
Rud - A Boy
Kristina Törnqvist
Anna - Stengården Maid
Karen Wegener
Madam Olsen
Sofie Gråbøl
Miss Sine - Mrs. Kongstrup's Niece
Lars Simonsen
Nils Køller - Father of Anna's Children
Buster Larsen
Ole Køller - Nils' Father
John Wittig
Schoolteacher Friis
Troels Munk
Physician
Nis Bank-Mikkelsen
Priest
Lena-Pia Bernhardsson
'Suggan' (Soen) - Rud's Mother
Anna Lise Hirsch Bjerrum
Karna - Stengården Maid
Morten Jørgensen
Countryman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Per Olov Enquist, Bille August, Bjarne Reuter
- Original Score
- Stefan Nilsson
- Original Title
- Pelle Erobreren
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Svenska Filminstitutet, Det Danske Filminstitut
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Per Olov Enquist, Bille August, Bjarne Reuter, Martin Andersen Nexø
Stefan Nilsson
Jörgen Persson
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Klas Olofsson, Peter Poulsen, Katinka Faragó, Claes Kastholm Hansen, Per Holst
Department Leadership Roster
Per Olov Enquist
Screenplay
Bille August
Director
Bille August
Screenplay
Stefan Nilsson
Original Music Composer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Bjarne Reuter
Screenplay
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Per Holst
Producer
Anna Asp
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelle the Conqueror
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What is Pelle the Conqueror about?
In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.
Who directed Pelle the Conqueror?
Pelle the Conqueror was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in Pelle the Conqueror?
The principal cast of Pelle the Conqueror includes Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Erik Paaske, Björn Granath, Astrid Villaume.
When was Pelle the Conqueror released and how long is it?
Pelle the Conqueror was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Pelle the Conqueror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pelle the Conqueror was composed by Stefan Nilsson.
Is Pelle the Conqueror based on a book or true story?
Pelle the Conqueror is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martin Andersen Nexø".