The Emigrants
Utvandrarna
“a new land... a new hope... a new dream”
Synopsis
Karl and Kristina Nilsson work on a farm in a cold and desolate area of 19th century rural Sweden. Growing privations, combined with increasing social and religious persecution, motivate the Nilssons and many of their neighbors to strike out for the United States. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.
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The Emigrants (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-26
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Max von Sydow
Karl Oskar
Liv Ullmann
Kristina
Eddie Axberg
Robert
Sven-Olof Bern
Nils
Aina Alfredsson
Märta
Allan Edwall
Danjel
Monica Zetterlund
Ulrika
Pierre Lindstedt
Arvid
Hans Alfredson
Jonas Petter
Ulla Smidje
Inga-Lena
Eva-Lena Zetterlund
Elin
Gustaf Färingborg
Prosten Brusander
Åke Fridell
Aron på Nybacken
Agneta Prytz
Fina-Kajsa
Halvar Björk
Anders Månsson
Arnold Alfredsson
Kyrkvärd
Bror Englund
Måns Jakob
Tom C. Fouts
Pastor Jackson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Troell
- Screenplay & Story
- Bengt Forslund, Jan Troell
- Original Score
- Erik Nordgren
- Original Title
- Utvandrarna
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 3h 11m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Troell
Bengt Forslund, Jan Troell, Vilhelm Moberg
Erik Nordgren
Jan Troell
Jan Troell
Bengt Forslund
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Troell
Director
Bengt Forslund
Screenplay
Jan Troell
Screenplay
Jan Troell
Director of Photography
Erik Nordgren
Original Music Composer
Bengt Forslund
Producer
Jan Troell
Editor
Ulla-Britt Söderlund
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Emigrants
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What is The Emigrants about?
Karl and Kristina Nilsson work on a farm in a cold and desolate area of 19th century rural Sweden. Growing privations, combined with increasing social and religious persecution, motivate the Nilssons and many of their neighbors to strike out for the United States. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.
Who directed The Emigrants?
The Emigrants was directed by Jan Troell.
Who stars in The Emigrants?
The principal cast of The Emigrants includes Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Eddie Axberg, Sven-Olof Bern, Aina Alfredsson.
When was The Emigrants released and how long is it?
The Emigrants was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 3h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Emigrants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Emigrants was composed by Erik Nordgren.
Is The Emigrants based on a book or true story?
The Emigrants is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vilhelm Moberg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Emigrants?
The Emigrants holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).