Harald Handfaste
Synopsis
Harald Handfaste is a 15th century Swedish Robin Hood, who fights against foreign oppression. He becomes the leader of a band of highwaymen and they start dealing with the evil bailiff. However, the bailiff will stop at nothing to catch Handfaste and show the people who is in charge. He even attempts to marry Handfaste's beloved Karin, and when she refuses to subdue, the bailiff decides to execute both her, her father and a monk who has been helping them.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
George Fant
Harald Handfaste
Georg Rydeberg
Von Dotzen
Elsie Albiin
Karin Eghilsdotter
Thor Modéen
Björnram
Gunnar Olsson
Bosse Enöga
Tord Stål
Pater Laurentius
Artur Rolén
Getaskalle
Ragnar Falck
Vesslan
Vera Valdor
Von Dotzen's daughter
Gösta Gustafson
Eghil Sjunnesson
Hanny Schedin
Kersti, Karin's mother
Nils Hallberg
Tjuvaskata, robber
Bengt Eklund
The Bailiff's courtier
Olle Hilding
Harald's father
Wiktor Andersson
Poor peasant
Gunn Wållgren
Peasant woman (uncredited)
Georg Skarstedt
Poor farmer (uncredited)
Hampe Faustman
Farmer at feast (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hampe Faustman
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Bornebusch
- Original Score
- Jules Sylvain
- Original Title
- Harald Handfaste
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Film AB Lux
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hampe Faustman
Arne Bornebusch, Paul Baudisch, Adolf Schütz, Bo Vilson
Jules Sylvain
Felix Forsman
Hans Gullander
Erik Bergstrand
Department Leadership Roster
Felix Forsman
Director of Photography
Hans Gullander
Editor
Julius Krafft
Costume Design
Hampe Faustman
Director
Arne Bornebusch
Screenplay
Erik Bergstrand
Producer
Bertil Duroj
Production Design
Karl Fager
Production Design
Jules Sylvain
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Harald Handfaste.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Harald Handfaste.
Medieval
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
list2
Similar Titles to Harald Handfaste
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.5
5.0
6.6
7.8
5.3
5.9
7.0
6.1
5.2
6.4
4.4
6.2
4.7
6.1
7.2
4.4
5.6
More Like Harald Handfaste
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Harald Handfaste
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harald Handfaste about?
Harald Handfaste is a 15th century Swedish Robin Hood, who fights against foreign oppression. He becomes the leader of a band of highwaymen and they start dealing with the evil bailiff. However, the bailiff will stop at nothing to catch Handfaste and show the people who is in charge. He even attempts to marry Handfaste's beloved Karin, and when she refuses to subdue, the bailiff decides to execute both her, her father and a monk who has been helping them.
Who directed Harald Handfaste?
Harald Handfaste was directed by Hampe Faustman.
Who stars in Harald Handfaste?
The principal cast of Harald Handfaste includes George Fant, Georg Rydeberg, Elsie Albiin, Thor Modéen, Gunnar Olsson.
When was Harald Handfaste released and how long is it?
Harald Handfaste was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Harald Handfaste?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harald Handfaste was composed by Jules Sylvain.
Is Harald Handfaste based on a book or true story?
Harald Handfaste is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Bo Vilson", Comic Book: "Arne Bornebusch".