Pelle the Conqueror(1987)
Pelle Erobreren
They thought the world would be theirs.
Pelle the Conqueror Synopsis
In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.
Pelle the Conqueror (1987) is a drama film directed by Bille August, released on December 21, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 37m. It stars Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Erik Paaske and Björn Granath. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 166 ratings.
- Director:
- Bille August
- Writers:
- Martin Andersen Nexø, Per Olov Enquist, Bille August
- Producers:
- Per Holst
- Cinematographer:
- Jörgen Persson
- Composer:
- Stefan Nilsson
- Production:
- SF Studios, Per Holst Filmproduktion, Svenska Filminstitutet, Det Danske Filminstitut
- Status:
- Released
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Pelle the Conqueror Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pelle Hvenegaard
as Pelle Karlsson
Max von Sydow
as Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand
Erik Paaske
as Stengården Foreman
Björn Granath
as Erik - Swedish Farm Worker
Astrid Villaume
as Mrs. Kongstrup
Axel Strøbye
as Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord
Troels Asmussen
as Rud - A Boy
Kristina Törnqvist
as Anna - Stengården Maid
Karen Wegener
as Madam Olsen
Sofie Gråbøl
as Miss Sine - Mrs. Kongstrup's Niece
Lars Simonsen
as Nils Køller - Father of Anna's Children
Buster Larsen
as Ole Køller - Nils' Father
Key crew
Directed by Bille August, written by Martin Andersen Nexø, Per Olov Enquist and Bille August, produced by Per Holst.
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Pelle the Conqueror Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 166 ratings.
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Pelle the Conqueror – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pelle the Conqueror online?
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Pelle the Conqueror (1987) is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pelle the Conqueror?
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The main cast of Pelle the Conqueror (1987) includes Pelle Hvenegaard, Max von Sydow, Erik Paaske, Björn Granath and Astrid Villaume. The film was directed by Bille August. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pelle the Conqueror released?
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Pelle the Conqueror was released on December 21, 1987 and runs for 2h 37m.
Is Pelle the Conqueror worth watching?
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Pelle the Conqueror (1987) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 166 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pelle the Conqueror?
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