Shame
Skammen
Synopsis
In the midst of a civil war, a pair of former violinists in a tempestuous marriage oversee a farm on a rural island. In spite of their best efforts to escape their homeland, the war impinges on every aspect of their lives.
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Shame (1968) - U.S. trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-14
Top Cast
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Liv Ullmann
Eva Rosenberg
Max von Sydow
Jan Rosenberg
Sigge Fürst
Filip
Gunnar Björnstrand
Mr. Jacobi
Birgitta Valberg
Mrs. Jacobi
Hans Alfredson
Lobelius
Ingvar Kjellson
Oswald
Frank Sundström
Interrogator
Vilgot Sjöman
TV Interviewer
Bengt Eklund
Guard on Jacobi's Expedition
Gösta Prüzelius
Pastor in the Interrogation Room
Willy Peters
Senior Officer
Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
Woman in the Refugee Boat
Agda Helin
Shopkeeper's Wife
Ellika Mann
Female Prison Guard in the Interrogation Room
Rune Lindström
Mr. Tjocke
Axel Düberg
Pilot
Lars Amble
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 5, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingmar Bergman
- Original Title
- Skammen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios, Cinematograph AB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman
Sven Nykvist
Ulla Ryghe
Lars-Owe Carlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Ulla Ryghe
Editor
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Lars-Owe Carlberg
Producer
P.A. Lundgren
Production Design
Mago
Costume Design
Ingmar Bergman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shame
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shame about?
In the midst of a civil war, a pair of former violinists in a tempestuous marriage oversee a farm on a rural island. In spite of their best efforts to escape their homeland, the war impinges on every aspect of their lives.
Who directed Shame?
Shame was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in Shame?
The principal cast of Shame includes Liv Ullmann, Max von Sydow, Sigge Fürst, Gunnar Björnstrand, Birgitta Valberg.
When was Shame released and how long is it?
Shame was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shame?
Shame holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).