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Edvard Munch (1974): Cast & Box Office

Edvard Munch (1974) movie poster

Edvard Munch is a 1974 historical drama starring Eric Allum as Edvard Munch - 1868, Geir Westby and Amund Berge. It runs 3 hours 41 minutes and earned $76,949 worldwide.

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Edvard Munch (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 41m (221 min)
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
Norwegian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Edvard Munch About?

The premise of Edvard Munch without spoilers.

The film portrays Edvard Munch’s bleak childhood, haunted by the loss of his sister and mother and a severe illness that nearly kills him. While studying at university he discovers his talent for painting, and soon dives into the avant‑garde art world, becoming part of a cultural revolt spearheaded by nihilist Hans Jæger, with restless energy.

Edvard Munch Themes & Keywords

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  • norwegian
  • melancholy
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  • repeated image
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  • documentary style
  • child
  • loss of sanity
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Cast & crew

Edvard Munch Cast & Characters

Eric Allum leads the cast as Edvard Munch - 1868, with Geir Westby as Edvard Munch and Amund Berge as Edvard Munch - 1875.

Also Starring in Edvard Munch

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Box office

Edvard Munch Box Office

Edvard Munch grossed $76,949 worldwide. $43,539 came from the US and Canada and $33,410 (43%) from the rest of the world.

1974 box office

Worldwide gross

$76.9K

US & Canada
$43.5K
International
$33.4K
US & Canada 57% Rest of the world 43%
Videos

Edvard Munch Videos

2 videos: 2 clips.

EDVARD MUNCH (Masters of Cinema) Clip
  • Clip Edvard Munch (1974) Peter Watkins with English Subtitles

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FAQ

Edvard Munch FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Edvard Munch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Edvard Munch?

Edvard Munch runs 3 hours 41 minutes (221 minutes).

When was Edvard Munch released?

Edvard Munch was released on November 12, 1974.

Who is in the cast of Edvard Munch?

Edvard Munch stars Eric Allum as Edvard Munch - 1868, Geir Westby as Edvard Munch and Amund Berge as Edvard Munch - 1875, among 25 credited actors.

How much did Edvard Munch make at the box office?

Edvard Munch grossed $76,949 worldwide ($43,539 domestic, $33,410 international).

Does Edvard Munch have a post-credit scene?

No. Edvard Munch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Edvard Munch in?

The original language of Edvard Munch is Norwegian.

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