Song of Norway
“A song for the heart to sing...for the world to love!”
Synopsis
Like the play from which it derived, the film tells of the early struggles of composer Edvard Grieg and his attempts to develop an authentic Norwegian national music. It stars Toralv Maurstad as Grieg and features an international cast including Florence Henderson, Christina Schollin, Robert Morley, Harry Secombe, Oskar Homolka, Edward G. Robinson and Frank Porretta (as Rikard Nordraak). Filmed in Super Panavision 70 by Davis Boulton and presented in single-camera Cinerama in some countries, it was an attempt to capitalise on the success of The Sound of Music.
Top Cast
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Toralv Maurstad
Edvard Grieg
Florence Henderson
Nina Hagerup
Christina Schollin
Therese Berg
Frank Porretta
Richard Nordraak
Harry Secombe
Bioernstjerne Bjoernson
Robert Morley
Berg
Edward G. Robinson
Krogstad
Elizabeth Larner
Mrs. Bjoernson
Oskar Homolka
Engstrand
Frederick Jaeger
Henrik Ibsen
Henry Gilbert
Franz Liszt
Richard Wordsworth
Hans Christian Andersen
Bernard Archard
George Nordraak
John Barrie
Mr. Hagerup
Wenche Foss
Mrs. Hagerup
Ronald Adam
Gade
Aline Towne
Mrs. Thoresen
Nan Munro
Angry Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Homer Curran, Andrew L. Stone
- Original Title
- Song of Norway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.8M
- Production Studios
- ABC Pictures, Anchor Bay Home Entertainment, Pearson Television International, Cinerama Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew L. Stone
Homer Curran, Andrew L. Stone, Milton Lazarus
Davis Boulton
Virginia L. Stone
Virginia L. Stone, Andrew L. Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew L. Stone
Director
Homer Curran
Screenplay
Andrew L. Stone
Screenplay
Virginia L. Stone
Producer
Fiorella Mariani
Costume Design
Andrew L. Stone
Producer
Virginia L. Stone
Editor
Davis Boulton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of Norway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Song of Norway about?
Like the play from which it derived, the film tells of the early struggles of composer Edvard Grieg and his attempts to develop an authentic Norwegian national music. It stars Toralv Maurstad as Grieg and features an international cast including Florence Henderson, Christina Schollin, Robert Morley, Harry Secombe, Oskar Homolka, Edward G. Robinson and Frank Porretta (as Rikard Nordraak). Filmed in Super Panavision 70 by Davis Boulton and presented in single-camera Cinerama in some countries, it was an attempt to capitalise on the success of The Sound of Music.
Who directed Song of Norway?
Song of Norway was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
Who stars in Song of Norway?
The principal cast of Song of Norway includes Toralv Maurstad, Florence Henderson, Christina Schollin, Frank Porretta, Harry Secombe.
When was Song of Norway released and how long is it?
Song of Norway was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
How much did Song of Norway make at the box office?
Song of Norway grossed $7.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Song of Norway?
Song of Norway holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).