Brink of Life(1958)
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Brink of Life Synopsis
This intimate chamber drama, set in a maternity ward, follows the emotional crises of three women as they grapple with motherhood.
Brink of Life (1958) is a drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on March 31, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Eva Dahlbeck, Ingrid Thulin, Bibi Andersson and Barbro Hiort af Ornäs. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Ulla Isaksson, Ingmar Bergman, Ulla Isaksson
- Producers:
- Gösta Hammarbäck
- Cinematographer:
- Max Wilén
- Production:
- Nordisk Tonefilm, Inter-American Productions, Jerome Balsam Films
- Status:
- Released
Brink of Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eva Dahlbeck
as Stina Andersson
Ingrid Thulin
as Cecilia Ellius
Bibi Andersson
as Hjördis Pettersson
Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
as Nurse Brita
Erland Josephson
as Anders Ellius
Max von Sydow
as Harry Andersson
Gunnar Sjöberg
as Dr. Nordlander
Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz
as Counsellor Gran
Inga Landgré
as Greta Ellius
Kristina Adolphson
as Nurse (uncredited)
Bengt Blomgren
as Injured Child's Father (uncredited)
Monica Ekberg
as Hjördis' Friend (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ulla Isaksson, Ingmar Bergman and Ulla Isaksson, produced by Gösta Hammarbäck.
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Brink of Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 98 ratings.
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Brink of Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brink of Life online?
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Brink of Life (1958) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Cultpix, 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 Brink of Life?
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The main cast of Brink of Life (1958) includes Eva Dahlbeck, Ingrid Thulin, Bibi Andersson, Barbro Hiort af Ornäs and Erland Josephson. 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 Brink of Life released?
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Brink of Life was released on March 31, 1958 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Brink of Life worth watching?
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Brink of Life (1958) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.