The Storm

5.5
19601h 31m

An elderly gentleman lives alone with his maid Louise. He spends his days chatting with the confectioner who lives and works downstairs, playing chess with his brother Karl Fredrick, and content with his memories. His young wife Gerda ran out on him five years ago, taking their young daughter with her. Now, unbeknownst to the gentleman, she’s back… and living in the upstairs apartment with the child and her new husband. When Gerda finally faces the man, sparks will fly and old wounds will be reopened. Bergman's TV adaptation of August Strindberg's play "Storm" was presented on the 111th anniversary of the author's birth. The production was also shown in Denmark and Norway and received glowing reviews. Bergman was celebrated as an outstanding TV director and was praised for his tact and sympathy in depicting old age, his superior lighting and fine camera work as well as his understanding of the medium in his use of close-ups.

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Cast

Photo of Uno Henning

Uno Henning

Elderly Gentleman

Photo of Mona Malm

Mona Malm

Louise

Photo of John Elfström

John Elfström

Confectioner

Photo of Ingvar Kjellson

Ingvar Kjellson

Karl Fredrick

Photo of Erik 'Bullen' Berglund

Erik 'Bullen' Berglund

Lantern lighter

Photo of Heinz Hopf

Heinz Hopf

Basement worker

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