Hunger(1966)
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Hunger Synopsis
In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality is withering. One moment he is delighted and the next he curses everybody. All the time he manages to maintain human dignity and pride.
Hunger (1966) is a drama film directed by Henning Carlsen, released on August 19, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel and Knud Rex. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Henning Carlsen
- Writers:
- Henning Carlsen, Peter Seeberg, Knut Hamsun
- Producers:
- Göran Lindgren, Henning Carlsen
- Cinematographer:
- Henning Kristiansen
- Composer:
- Krzysztof Komeda
- Production:
- Studio ABC, Sandrews, Svenska Filminstitutet
- Status:
- Released
Hunger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Per Oscarsson
as Pontus
Gunnel Lindblom
as Ylajali
Birgitte Federspiel
as Her sister
Knud Rex
as Landlord
Hans W. Petersen
as Grocer
Henki Kolstad
as Editor
- Roy Bjørnstad
Roy Bjørnstad
as Konstantin
- Sverre Hansen
Sverre Hansen
as Painter
- Pål Skjønberg
Pål Skjønberg
as Constable
- Else Heiberg
Else Heiberg
as Landlady
Lise Fjeldstad
as Little girl
Carl Ottosen
as Sailor
Key crew
Directed by Henning Carlsen, written by Henning Carlsen, Peter Seeberg and Knut Hamsun, produced by Göran Lindgren and Henning Carlsen.
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Hunger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 54 ratings.
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Hunger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hunger online?
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Who stars in Hunger?
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The main cast of Hunger (1966) includes Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel, Knud Rex and Hans W. Petersen. The film was directed by Henning Carlsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hunger released?
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Hunger was released on August 19, 1966 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Hunger worth watching?
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Hunger (1966) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.