A Handful of Love
En handfull kärlek
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of the 1909 general strike, Hjördis is employed as a housemaid in a wealthy Stockholm family.
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Anita Ekström
Hjördis
Gösta Bredefeldt
Daniel Severin Larsson
Ingrid Thulin
Inez Crona
Ernst-Hugo Järegård
Claes Crona
Sif Ruud
Thekla Rehnholm
Per Myrberg
Sebastian Rehnholm
Evabritt Strandberg
Thérèse Lundström
Frej Lindqvist
Fritz Fredrik Crona
Claire Wikholm
Zaida
Ernst Günther
Theodor Litz, "Finland"
Harald Hamrell
Linus
Rolf Skoglund
Sigfrid
Bellan Roos
Grandma
Bernt Lundquist
Karl-Inge Svensson
Jan-Erik Lindqvist
Ivan Persson
Georg Rydeberg
Apelberg
Pierre Lindstedt
Nicklasson
John Harryson
Messenger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vilgot Sjöman
- Screenplay & Story
- Vilgot Sjöman
- Original Score
- Bengt Ernryd
- Original Title
- En handfull kärlek
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Sandrews, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vilgot Sjöman
Vilgot Sjöman
Bengt Ernryd
Jörgen Persson
Wic Kjellin
Bengt Forslund
Department Leadership Roster
Bengt Forslund
Producer
Jörgen Persson
Director of Photography
Vilgot Sjöman
Writer
Wic Kjellin
Editor
Bengt Ernryd
Original Music Composer
Vilgot Sjöman
Director
P.A. Lundgren
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Handful of Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Handful of Love about?
Set against the backdrop of the 1909 general strike, Hjördis is employed as a housemaid in a wealthy Stockholm family.
Who directed A Handful of Love?
A Handful of Love was directed by Vilgot Sjöman.
Who stars in A Handful of Love?
The principal cast of A Handful of Love includes Anita Ekström, Gösta Bredefeldt, Ingrid Thulin, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Sif Ruud.
When was A Handful of Love released and how long is it?
A Handful of Love was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Handful of Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Handful of Love was composed by Bengt Ernryd.