Wonderful Adventures of Nils(1962)
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Based on Selma Lagerlöf's story
Wonderful Adventures of Nils Synopsis
A film adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's classic book about Nils Holgersson, who is a real rascal. As punishment for his mischief, a house elf shrinks him to his size. The farm animals are out for revenge and so Nils must escape on the back of a goose from Skåne in the south to Lapland in the north. During his flight over Sweden, Nils gets to take part in many adventures.
Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1962) is a adventure and family film directed by Kenne Fant, released on September 12, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Sven Lundberg, Max von Sydow, Annika Tretow and Jarl Kulle. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenne Fant
- Writers:
- Selma Lagerlöf, Kathrine Aurell, Tage Aurell
- Producers:
- Kenne Fant
- Cinematographer:
- Max Wilén
- Composer:
- Torbjörn Lundquist
- Production:
- Nordisk Tonefilm, Kenne Fant & Co
- Status:
- Released
Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1962) Trailer
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Wonderful Adventures of Nils Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sven Lundberg
as Nils Holgersson
Max von Sydow
as The Father
Annika Tretow
as The Mother
Jarl Kulle
as Mårten Gåskarl (voice)
Naima Wifstrand
as Mor Akka (voice)
Yvonne Lombard
as Dunfin (voice)
Georg Funkquist
as Gorgo (voice)
Holger Löwenadler
as Karl XI (voice)
Olof Sandborg
as Bataki (voice)
Toivo Pawlo
as Smirre Fox (voice)
Åke Fridell
as Dog on Leash (voice)
Erik Hell
as The Hunter
Key crew
Directed by Kenne Fant, written by Selma Lagerlöf, Kathrine Aurell and Tage Aurell, produced by Kenne Fant.
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Wonderful Adventures of Nils Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Wonderful Adventures of Nils – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wonderful Adventures of Nils online?
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Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1962) is available to stream on Cultpix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wonderful Adventures of Nils?
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The main cast of Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1962) includes Sven Lundberg, Max von Sydow, Annika Tretow, Jarl Kulle and Naima Wifstrand. The film was directed by Kenne Fant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wonderful Adventures of Nils released?
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Wonderful Adventures of Nils was released on September 12, 1962 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Wonderful Adventures of Nils worth watching?
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Wonderful Adventures of Nils (1962) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wonderful Adventures of Nils?
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