The First Squadron
Första divisionen
Synopsis
The year is 1941 and Nazi Germany is at its peak. Hitler's army is storming into Russia. Sweden stands lonely and isolated while the air force is training intensely due to a coming attack. The squadron leader pushes his men at its hardest. It's a constant game with death where death unfortunately often wins.
Top Cast
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Lars Hanson
Colonel Ståhlberg
Gunnar Sjöberg
Captain Hansson
Stig Järrel
Lieutenant Sperling
Hasse Ekman
Franconian Bråde
Emil Fjellström
Master Sergeant Persson
Ragnar Falck
Sergeant Johansson
Carl Reinholdz
Corporal Karlsson
Irma Christenson
Mona Falkstedt
Britta Brunius
Greta Johansson
Linnéa Hillberg
Mrs Bråde
Hugo Björne
Eye Specialist
Kotti Chave
Lieutenant Billman
Bror Bügler
Dr Fallenius
Georg Funkquist
Narrator (voice)
Sif Ruud
Sperling's Nurse
Ingemar Holde
Karl Erik Flens
Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hasse Ekman
- Screenplay & Story
- Hasse Ekman, Alvar Zacke
- Original Score
- Lars-Erik Larsson
- Original Title
- Första divisionen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Terrafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hasse Ekman
Hasse Ekman, Alvar Zacke
Lars-Erik Larsson
Hilmer Ekdahl
Rolf Husberg
Lorens Marmstedt
Department Leadership Roster
Hasse Ekman
Director
Arthur Spjuth
Production Design
Rolf Husberg
Editor
Hilmer Ekdahl
Director of Photography
Lars-Erik Larsson
Original Music Composer
Hasse Ekman
Writer
Alvar Zacke
Writer
Lorens Marmstedt
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Squadron
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Squadron about?
The year is 1941 and Nazi Germany is at its peak. Hitler's army is storming into Russia. Sweden stands lonely and isolated while the air force is training intensely due to a coming attack. The squadron leader pushes his men at its hardest. It's a constant game with death where death unfortunately often wins.
Who directed The First Squadron?
The First Squadron was directed by Hasse Ekman.
Who stars in The First Squadron?
The principal cast of The First Squadron includes Lars Hanson, Gunnar Sjöberg, Stig Järrel, Hasse Ekman, Emil Fjellström.
When was The First Squadron released and how long is it?
The First Squadron was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Squadron?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Squadron was composed by Lars-Erik Larsson.