Elvira Madigan (1967)
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Inspired by the famous Johan Lindstrom Saxon ballad, this Swedish film involves circus performer Elvira Madigan (Pia Degermark) and army officer Sixten Sparre (Thommy Berggren). Sparre breaks loose of the oppressive atmosphere of both the military and his tradition-bound family to conduct a passionate affair with Elvira. Aware only of one another's presence, the lovers refuse to recognize that they have stepped irreversibly on the road to tragedy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Pia Degermark, Tommy Berggren, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bo Widerberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Elvira Madigan
Inspired by the famous Johan Lindstrom Saxon ballad, this Swedish film involves circus performer Elvira Madigan (Pia Degermark) and army officer Sixten Sparre (Thommy Berggren). Sparre breaks loose of the oppressive atmosphere of both the military and his tradition-bound family to conduct a passionate affair with Elvira. Aware only of one another's presence, the lovers refuse to recognize that they have stepped irreversibly on the road to tragedy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Elvira Madigan
- Pia Degermark - Elvira Madigan
- Lennart Malmer - Friend
- Nina Widerberg - Cleo's daughter
- Tommy Berggren - Lieutenant Sparre
- Cleo Jensen - Cleo
- Director(s):
- Bo Widerberg
- Writer(s):
- Bo Widerberg
- Producer(s):
- Waldemar Bergendahl
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Brief Nudity, Adult Situations)
- 1967 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Actress
- 1967 - National Board of Review - Best Foreign Film
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