Prison(1949)
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Prison Synopsis
A filmmaker sets out to create the greatest film in history, but finds out that human abilities have limits.
Prison (1949) is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on March 19, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Doris Svedlund, Birger Malmsten, Eva Henning and Hasse Ekman. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Producers:
- Lorens Marmstedt
- Cinematographer:
- Göran Strindberg
- Composer:
- Erland von Koch
- Production:
- Terrafilm
- Status:
- Released
Prison Cast & Crew
Main cast
Doris Svedlund
as Birgitta Carolina Söderberg
Birger Malmsten
as Thomas
Eva Henning
as Sofi
Hasse Ekman
as Martin Grande
Stig Olin
as Peter
Irma Christenson
as Linnea
Anders Henrikson
as Paul
Marianne Löfgren
as Mrs. Bohlin
- Bibi Lindqvist
Bibi Lindqvist
as Anna
Curt Masreliez
as Alf
- Anita Blom
Anita Blom
as Anna
Kenne Fant
as Arne
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman, produced by Lorens Marmstedt.
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Prison Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 55 ratings.
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Prison – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Prison online?
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Prison (1949) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Prison?
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The main cast of Prison (1949) includes Doris Svedlund, Birger Malmsten, Eva Henning, Hasse Ekman and Stig Olin. 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 Prison released?
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Prison was released on March 19, 1949 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Prison worth watching?
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Prison (1949) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.