A Ship to India(1947)
Skepp till Indialand
A Ship to India Synopsis
Returning home after seven years at sea, a sailor relives his youth aboard a salvage ship dominated by his abusive father, recalling love, betrayal, and the desire to escape. Told in flashback, the film explores family conflict, longing, and moral reckoning in an early milestone of Ingmar Bergman’s career.
A Ship to India (1947) is a drama and romance film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on September 22, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Holger Löwenadler, Anna Lindahl, Birger Malmsten and Gertrud Fridh. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Ingmar Bergman, Martin Söderhjelm
- Producers:
- Lorens Marmstedt
- Cinematographer:
- Göran Strindberg
- Composer:
- Erland von Koch
- Production:
- Sveriges Folkbiografer
- Status:
- Released
A Ship to India Cast & Crew
Main cast
Holger Löwenadler
as Captain Alexander Blom
Anna Lindahl
as Alice Blom
Birger Malmsten
as Johannes Blom
Gertrud Fridh
as Sally
Naemi Briese
as Selma
Hjördis Petterson
as Sofi
Lasse Krantz
as Hans
Jan Molander
as Bertil
Erik Hell
as Pekka
Åke Fridell
as Variety Hall Manager
Ingrid Borthen
as Girl on the Street (uncredited)
Peter Lindgren
as A Foreign Crew Member (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman and Martin Söderhjelm, produced by Lorens Marmstedt.
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A Ship to India Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 59 ratings.
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A Ship to India – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Ship to India online?
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A Ship to India (1947) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Cultpix, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Ship to India?
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The main cast of A Ship to India (1947) includes Holger Löwenadler, Anna Lindahl, Birger Malmsten, Gertrud Fridh and Naemi Briese. The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Ship to India released?
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A Ship to India was released on September 22, 1947 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is A Ship to India worth watching?
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A Ship to India (1947) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.