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Signe Hasso
Vera Irmelin
Alf Kjellin
Björn Almkvist
Ulf Palme
Atkä Natas
Gösta Cederlund
Doctor
Yngve Nordwall
Lindell
Stig Olin
Young Man
Ragnar Klange
Filip Rundblom
Hugo Bolander
Hotel Manager
Tor Borong
Doorkeeper
Helga Brofeldt
Elderly Woman
Sven-Axel Carlsson
Young Man
Gregor Dahlman
Secret Service Man
Erik Forslund
Doorkeeper
Mona Geijer-Falkner
Woman
Magnus Kesster
The Neighbour
Hanny Schedin
Woman Who Can't Sleep
Georg Skarstedt
Worker
Alexander von Baumgarten
The Captain of the Mrofnimok Gadyn
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 9, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Grevenius
- Original Score
- Erik Nordgren
- Original Title
- Sånt händer inte här
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Herbert Grevenius, Waldemar Brøgger
Erik Nordgren
Gunnar Fischer
Lennart Wallén
Helge Hagerman
Department Leadership Roster
Ingmar Bergman
Director
Gunnar Fischer
Director of Photography
Erik Nordgren
Original Music Composer
Nils Svenwall
Production Design
Lennart Wallén
Editor
Helge Hagerman
Producer
Herbert Grevenius
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Can't Happen Here
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Can't Happen Here about?
A story of two married refugees from the dictatorship; their quiet life in a new free country is impossible due to the husband's dark secret.
Who directed This Can't Happen Here?
This Can't Happen Here was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in This Can't Happen Here?
The principal cast of This Can't Happen Here includes Signe Hasso, Alf Kjellin, Ulf Palme, Gösta Cederlund, Yngve Nordwall.
When was This Can't Happen Here released and how long is it?
This Can't Happen Here was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for This Can't Happen Here?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Can't Happen Here was composed by Erik Nordgren.
Is This Can't Happen Here based on a book or true story?
This Can't Happen Here is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Waldemar Brøgger".