The Vocation(1974)
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Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa
The Vocation Synopsis
Sven Nykvist, best known as Ingmar Bergman cinematographer, made this film as a tribute to his father who was a missionary in Kongo in the early 20th century. The story of his father Gustav Natanael Nykvist is told through his own photos, letters, and films. Director & cinematographer: Sven Nykvist. Narrators in the English dubbed version: Liv Ullmann & Sean Connery. Produced by Ingmar Bergman (Cinematograph AB). Digitally restored in 2022.
The Vocation (1974) is a documentary film directed by Sven Nykvist, released on April 2, 1974 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Erland Josephson, Harriet Andersson, Sean Connery and Liv Ullmann. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Sven Nykvist
- Writers:
- Sven Nykvist
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Production:
- Cinematograph AB
- Status:
- Released
The Vocation (1974) Trailer
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The Vocation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Erland Josephson
as Narrator (voice)
Harriet Andersson
as Narrator (voice)
Sean Connery
as Narrator (voice)
Liv Ullmann
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Sven Nykvist, written by Sven Nykvist.
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The Vocation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Vocation – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Vocation?
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The main cast of The Vocation (1974) includes Erland Josephson, Harriet Andersson, Sean Connery and Liv Ullmann. The film was directed by Sven Nykvist. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Vocation released?
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The Vocation was released on April 2, 1974 and runs for 30m.
Is The Vocation worth watching?
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The Vocation (1974) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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