Bödeln
Synopsis
"The Hangman" - The events take place in two periods of time. In the Middle Ages a group of men sit and discuss the evil at the tavern. With the hangman close by. 1930s: a dance hall where many people gathered. A jazz orchestra of colored musicians entertain. When the musicians take a break to eat, they are denied this by a Nazi.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bengt Lagerkvist
- Screenplay & Story
- Pär Lagerkvist
- Original Title
- Bödeln
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Sveriges Radio-TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bengt Lagerkvist
Pär Lagerkvist
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Bengt Lagerkvist
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Pär Lagerkvist
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bödeln
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What is Bödeln about?
"The Hangman" - The events take place in two periods of time. In the Middle Ages a group of men sit and discuss the evil at the tavern. With the hangman close by. 1930s: a dance hall where many people gathered. A jazz orchestra of colored musicians entertain. When the musicians take a break to eat, they are denied this by a Nazi.
Who directed Bödeln?
Bödeln was directed by Bengt Lagerkvist.
Who stars in Bödeln?
The principal cast of Bödeln includes Erik Hell, John Elfström, Oscar Ljung, Per Oscarsson, Ove Tjernberg.
When was Bödeln released and how long is it?
Bödeln was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Bödeln based on a book or true story?
Bödeln is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Pär Lagerkvist".