The Saga of Gösta Berling
Gösta Berlings saga
Synopsis
Gösta Berling is a young and attractive minister. Because of his alcoholism and his daring sermons, he is eventually defrocked. He becomes tutor of countess Marta's stepdaughter and they fall in love. But the countess has a plan of her own.
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Greta Garbo
Elizabeth Dohna
Lars Hanson
Gösta Berling
Gerda Lundequist
Margaretha Samzelius (the mayor's wife)
Karin Swanström
Gustafva Sinclaire
Jenny Hasselqvist
Marianne Sinclaire
Mona Mårtenson
Ebba Dohna
Sven Scholander
Sintram
Ellen Hartman-Cederström
Märtha Dohna
Torsten Hammarén
Henrik Dohna
Hilda Forsslund
Margaretha's mother
Sixten Malmerfelt
Melchior Sinclaire
Svend Kornbeck
Christian Bergh
Hugo Rönnblad
Beerencreutz
Knut Lambert
Rutger von Örneclou
Oscar Bergström
Patron Julius
Jules Henri Gaston Portefaix
Anders Fuchs
Albert Ståhl
Uncle Eberhard
Anton De Verdier
Cousin Kristoffer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mauritz Stiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Selma Lagerlöf, Mauritz Stiller, Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius
- Original Title
- Gösta Berlings saga
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3h 26m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mauritz Stiller
Selma Lagerlöf, Mauritz Stiller, Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius
Julius Jaenzon
Department Leadership Roster
Mauritz Stiller
Director
Mauritz Stiller
Writer
Julius Jaenzon
Director of Photography
Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius
Writer
Ingrid Günther
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Saga of Gösta Berling
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What is The Saga of Gösta Berling about?
Gösta Berling is a young and attractive minister. Because of his alcoholism and his daring sermons, he is eventually defrocked. He becomes tutor of countess Marta's stepdaughter and they fall in love. But the countess has a plan of her own.
Who directed The Saga of Gösta Berling?
The Saga of Gösta Berling was directed by Mauritz Stiller.
Who stars in The Saga of Gösta Berling?
The principal cast of The Saga of Gösta Berling includes Greta Garbo, Lars Hanson, Gerda Lundequist, Karin Swanström, Jenny Hasselqvist.
When was The Saga of Gösta Berling released and how long is it?
The Saga of Gösta Berling was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 3h 26m.
Is The Saga of Gösta Berling based on a book or true story?
The Saga of Gösta Berling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Selma Lagerlöf".