The Ghost Sonata(1972)
Spöksonaten
A Chamber Play by August Strindberg
The Ghost Sonata Synopsis
The Ghost Sonata relates the adventures of a young student, who idealizes the lives of the inhabitants of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm. He makes the acquaintance of the mysterious Jacob Hummel, who helps him to find his way into the apartment, only to find that it is a nest of betrayal and sickness. The world, the student learns, is hell and human beings must suffer to achieve salvation. The play centers on a family of strangers who meet for the sake of meeting. They exchange no dialogue, nor gestures, they simply sit and bask in their own misfortune.
The Ghost Sonata (1972) is a drama film directed by Johan Bergenstråhle, released on October 30, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Allan Edwall, Stefan Ekman, Lilian Johansson and Lars Lennartsson. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Johan Bergenstråhle
- Writers:
- August Strindberg
- Composer:
- Kåre Kolberg
- Status:
- Released
The Ghost Sonata Cast & Crew
Main cast
Allan Edwall
as Gubben
Stefan Ekman
as Studenten
- Lilian Johansson
Lilian Johansson
as Mjölkflickan
- Lars Lennartsson
Lars Lennartsson
as Den döde
- Inger Jalmert-Moritz
Inger Jalmert-Moritz
as Den mörka damen
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Översten
Ulla Sjöblom
as Mumien
Marie Göranzon
as Fröken
Anders Nyström
as Den förnäme
Per Myrberg
as Johansson
Sture Ericson
as Bengtsson
Margit Andelius
as Fästmön
Key crew
Directed by Johan Bergenstråhle, written by August Strindberg.
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The Ghost Sonata Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Ghost Sonata – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ghost Sonata online?
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The Ghost Sonata (1972) is available to stream on Tele2 Play. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ghost Sonata?
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The main cast of The Ghost Sonata (1972) includes Allan Edwall, Stefan Ekman, Lilian Johansson, Lars Lennartsson and Inger Jalmert-Moritz. The film was directed by Johan Bergenstråhle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ghost Sonata released?
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The Ghost Sonata was released on October 30, 1972 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Ghost Sonata worth watching?
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The Ghost Sonata (1972) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.