The Priest Who Knocked Out
Prästen som slog knockout
Synopsis
The boxing promoter Charlie returns from America to Sweden and needs to find a professional Swedish boxer for an upcoming fight. By chance Charlie watches Björn Harring fight off some hoodlums. Charlie sees great potential in Björn and wants to promote him for an upcoming fight, the problem is though that Björn is studying theology and is soon to become a priest. This might not look too good in a prejudiced society of the 40s with a boxing priest, but Charlie is determent to find a way.
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Allan Bohlin
Björn Harring
Åke Söderblom
Charles Ågren
Gaby Stenberg
Inga Kronfors
Gösta Cederlund
Björn Kronfors
Ivar Kåge
Reverend Strömberg
Sigge Fürst
Hjelm
Thor Modéen
Karlsson
Gunnar Sjöberg
Artist
Sten Lindgren
Carpenter Larsson
Tom Olsson
Henry
Carl Reinholdz
Skräcken
Gurra Bergman
Boxing Coach
Harald Andersson
Harald Karlsson
Olle Tandberg
Olle
Douglas Håge
Tailor Hagberg (uncredited)
John Elfström
Lundström (uncredited)
Stig Olin
Young Man (uncredited)
Bertil Berglund
Helmsman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Bolander
- Screenplay & Story
- Gösta Stevens
- Original Score
- Gunnar Johansson
- Original Title
- Prästen som slog knockout
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Bolander
Gösta Stevens, Henry Eidmark
Gunnar Johansson
Martin Bodin
Oscar Rosander
Department Leadership Roster
Gösta Stevens
Screenplay
Martin Bodin
Director of Photography
Oscar Rosander
Editor
Gunnar Johansson
Original Music Composer
Hugo Bolander
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is The Priest Who Knocked Out about?
The boxing promoter Charlie returns from America to Sweden and needs to find a professional Swedish boxer for an upcoming fight. By chance Charlie watches Björn Harring fight off some hoodlums. Charlie sees great potential in Björn and wants to promote him for an upcoming fight, the problem is though that Björn is studying theology and is soon to become a priest. This might not look too good in a prejudiced society of the 40s with a boxing priest, but Charlie is determent to find a way.
Who directed The Priest Who Knocked Out?
The Priest Who Knocked Out was directed by Hugo Bolander.
Who stars in The Priest Who Knocked Out?
The principal cast of The Priest Who Knocked Out includes Allan Bohlin, Åke Söderblom, Gaby Stenberg, Gösta Cederlund, Ivar Kåge.
When was The Priest Who Knocked Out released and how long is it?
The Priest Who Knocked Out was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Priest Who Knocked Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Priest Who Knocked Out was composed by Gunnar Johansson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Priest Who Knocked Out?
The Priest Who Knocked Out holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).