Turn of the Century
När seklet var ungt
Synopsis
Munthe has become a rich farmer through his own work and has gained some influence in the local community. He is strongly opposed to the immigration of east European farm labour from Galicia who, he claims, makes life difficult for the locals. A new school teacher with socialist leanings arrive and Munthe's daughter fall in love with him. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
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Edvard Persson
Munthe
Stina Hedberg
Elisabet Munthe
Marianne Gyllenhammar
Hillevi Munthe
Claes Thelander
Yngve Sjöö
Walter Sarmell
Ferdinand
Mim Persson
Hanna
Fritiof Billquist
Alexander Meijer
Ivar Kåge
Severin
John Norrman
Fahlén
Nils Nordståhl
Läns
Erik Rosén
Reverend
Axel Högel
Parish constable
Bullan Weijden
Malin
Karl Erik Flens
Limping farm worker
Wiktor Andersson
Farm hand
Karl Nygren-Kloster
Gunnar Almqvist
Britta Billsten
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gunnar Olsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Richter, Karl Gustav Ossiannilsson, Kar de Mumma
- Original Score
- Alvar Kraft
- Original Title
- När seklet var ungt
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Europa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunnar Olsson
Henry Richter, Karl Gustav Ossiannilsson, Kar de Mumma
Alvar Kraft
Sven Thermænius
Gösta Bjurman
Department Leadership Roster
Gunnar Olsson
Director
Sven Thermænius
Director of Photography
Henry Richter
Writer
Karl Gustav Ossiannilsson
Writer
Alvar Kraft
Original Music Composer
Gösta Bjurman
Editor
Max Linder
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turn of the Century
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Turn of the Century about?
Munthe has become a rich farmer through his own work and has gained some influence in the local community. He is strongly opposed to the immigration of east European farm labour from Galicia who, he claims, makes life difficult for the locals. A new school teacher with socialist leanings arrive and Munthe's daughter fall in love with him. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Who directed Turn of the Century?
Turn of the Century was directed by Gunnar Olsson.
Who stars in Turn of the Century?
The principal cast of Turn of the Century includes Edvard Persson, Stina Hedberg, Marianne Gyllenhammar, Claes Thelander, Walter Sarmell.
When was Turn of the Century released and how long is it?
Turn of the Century was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Turn of the Century?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Turn of the Century was composed by Alvar Kraft.
Is Turn of the Century based on a book or true story?
Turn of the Century is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karl Gustav Ossiannilsson".