The Tale of Gunnar Hede
Gunnar Hedes saga
“With motifs from The Tale of a Manor by Selma Lagerlöf”
Synopsis
Gunnar Hede, a young Swedish man, wants to become a professional musician, but when his father suddenly dies he is pressured by his family to take over the family business of raising and selling reindeer.
Top Cast
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Einar Hanson
Gunnar Hede
Mary Johnson
Ingrid
Pauline Brunius
Mrs. Hede
Hugo Björne
Mr. Hede
Stina Berg
Mrs. Blomgren
Adolf Olschansky
Mr. Blomgren
Thecla Åhlander
Stava
Gustav Aronson
bailiff
Gösta Hillberg
lawyer
Ingeborg Strandin
maid at the monk's hut
Julia Cederblad
auction speculator
Lotten Olsson
auction speculator
Concordia Selander
auction speculator
Albert Christiansen
Gunnar Hede as a child
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mauritz Stiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Selma Lagerlöf, Mauritz Stiller
- Original Score
- Heimer Alexandersson
- Original Title
- Gunnar Hedes saga
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Svenska Biografteatern
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mauritz Stiller
Selma Lagerlöf, Mauritz Stiller
Heimer Alexandersson
Julius Jaenzon, Henrik Jaenzon
Charles Magnusson
Department Leadership Roster
Mauritz Stiller
Director
Mauritz Stiller
Writer
Julius Jaenzon
Director of Photography
Henrik Jaenzon
Director of Photography
Charles Magnusson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tale of Gunnar Hede
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tale of Gunnar Hede about?
Gunnar Hede, a young Swedish man, wants to become a professional musician, but when his father suddenly dies he is pressured by his family to take over the family business of raising and selling reindeer.
Who directed The Tale of Gunnar Hede?
The Tale of Gunnar Hede was directed by Mauritz Stiller.
Who stars in The Tale of Gunnar Hede?
The principal cast of The Tale of Gunnar Hede includes Einar Hanson, Mary Johnson, Pauline Brunius, Hugo Björne, Stina Berg.
When was The Tale of Gunnar Hede released and how long is it?
The Tale of Gunnar Hede was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tale of Gunnar Hede?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tale of Gunnar Hede was composed by Heimer Alexandersson.
Is The Tale of Gunnar Hede based on a book or true story?
The Tale of Gunnar Hede is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Selma Lagerlöf".