A Man There Was(1917)
Terje Vigen
A Man There Was Synopsis
Terje Vigen, a sailor, suffers the loss of his family through the inflexibility of another man. Years later, when his enemy's family finds itself dependent on his benevolence, Terje must decide whether to avenge himself.
A Man There Was (1917) is a drama and history film directed by Victor Sjöström, released on January 29, 1917 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Victor Sjöström, Bergliot Husberg, August Falck and Edith Erastoff. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Sjöström
- Writers:
- Victor Sjöström, Gustaf Molander, Henrik Ibsen
- Producers:
- Charles Magnusson
- Cinematographer:
- Julius Jaenzon
- Production:
- Svenska Biografteatern
- Status:
- Released
A Man There Was Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor Sjöström
as Terje Vigen
- Bergliot Husberg
Bergliot Husberg
as Terje Vigens hustru
- August Falck
August Falck
as Den engelske lorden
Edith Erastoff
as Den engelska ladyn
Eric Abrahamsson
as En fiskare (uncredited)
Hildur Carlberg
as En kvinna i byn (uncredited)
Gucken Cederborg
as Den nya hustrun i Terjes stuga (uncredited)
John Ekman
as Norsk fånge i fängelset (uncredited)
Nils Elffors
as En av Terjes kamrater (uncredited)
Emil Fjellström
as En fiskare på stranden (uncredited)
- Herman Lantz
Herman Lantz
as En av Terjes kamrater (uncredited)
Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson
as En kvinna på stranden (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Victor Sjöström, written by Victor Sjöström, Gustaf Molander and Henrik Ibsen, produced by Charles Magnusson.
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A Man There Was Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 86 ratings.
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A Man There Was – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Man There Was online?
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A Man There Was (1917) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Man There Was?
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The main cast of A Man There Was (1917) includes Victor Sjöström, Bergliot Husberg, August Falck, Edith Erastoff and Eric Abrahamsson. The film was directed by Victor Sjöström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Man There Was released?
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A Man There Was was released on January 29, 1917 and runs for 56m.
Is A Man There Was worth watching?
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A Man There Was (1917) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.