Thirst(1949)
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Thirst Synopsis
A fractured portrait of desire and isolation, following a failing marriage and parallel stories of emotional entrapment as memories surface during a train journey through postwar Europe. Told through flashbacks and multiple narrative threads, the film signals Ingmar Bergman’s emerging mature style.
Thirst (1949) is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on October 17, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Eva Henning, Birger Malmsten, Birgit Tengroth and Hasse Ekman. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Herbert Grevenius, Birgit Tengroth
- Producers:
- Helge Hagerman
- Cinematographer:
- Gunnar Fischer
- Composer:
- Erik Nordgren
- Production:
- SF Studios
- Status:
- Released
Thirst Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eva Henning
as Rut
Birger Malmsten
as Bertil
Birgit Tengroth
as Viola
Hasse Ekman
as Dr. Rosengren
Mimi Nelson
as Valborg
Bengt Eklund
as Raoul
Gaby Stenberg
as Astrid
Naima Wifstrand
as Miss Henriksson
Sven-Eric Gamble
- Gunnar Nielsen
Gunnar Nielsen
- Estrid Hesse
Estrid Hesse
Helge Hagerman
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Herbert Grevenius and Birgit Tengroth, produced by Helge Hagerman.
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Thirst Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 74 ratings.
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Thirst – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thirst online?
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Thirst (1949) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 Thirst?
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The main cast of Thirst (1949) includes Eva Henning, Birger Malmsten, Birgit Tengroth, Hasse Ekman and Mimi Nelson. 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 Thirst released?
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Thirst was released on October 17, 1949 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Thirst worth watching?
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Thirst (1949) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.