Jerusalem (1996): Cast
Jerusalem is a 1996 drama directed by Bille August, starring Max von Sydow as Vicar, Michael Nyqvist and Olympia Dukakis. It is based on Jerusalem by Selma Lagerlöf and Velma Swanston Howard. It runs 2 hours 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 48m (168 min)
- Director
- Bille August
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Det Danske Filminstitut
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jerusalem About?
The premise of Jerusalem without spoilers, adapted from Jerusalem by Selma Lagerlöf and Velma Swanston Howard.
Members of a devout Christian congregation try to start a new life in Palestine.
Jerusalem Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- palestine
- love
- sweden
- marriage
- emigration
- religion
- young love
- based on true story
- based on novel
- occupied palestine
- palestinian
- mumbo jumbo
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- superstition
- cult
- eastern europe
- independent film
Jerusalem Cast & Characters
Max von Sydow leads the cast as Vicar, with Michael Nyqvist as Carpenter #1 and Olympia Dukakis as Mother (Mrs. Gordon). Directed by Bille August; 31 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bille August
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Olympia Dukakis as Mother (Mrs. Gordon) -
Lena Endre as Barbro
Also Starring in Jerusalem
· 27 more- Pernilla August Karin
- Mona Malm Eva Gunnarsdotter
- Hans Alfredson Mats Höök
- Reine Brynolfsson Tim
- Sven Wollter Stor-Ingmar
- Johan Rabaeus Eljas
- Douglas Johansson Lars Tipers
- Fredrik Ohlsson Lawyer
- Maria Bonnevie Gertrud
- Nils Eklund Landlord
- Sven-Bertil Taube Hellgum
- Ulf Friberg Ingmar
- Anders Nyström Sven Persson
- Viveka Seldahl Stina
- Claes Esphagen Forester
- Cilla Thorell Russian Girl
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- Rolf Jenner Big Man #1
- Pavel Ostroukhov Russian Man
- Stina von Sydow Maid
- Christer Flodin Big Man #2
- Mats Dahlbäck Hans Berger
- Annika Borg Gunhild
- Mel Cobb American Man
- Torsten Sjöholm Gunnar Höök
- Lasse Almebäck Carpenter #2
- Galina Soboleva Russian Woman
- Amanda Steen Greta
Seen Jerusalem?
Movies Like Jerusalem
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including O Jerusalem, Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive and It Must Be Heaven.
Jerusalem FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Jerusalem, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jerusalem?
Jerusalem runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).
When was Jerusalem released?
Jerusalem was released on September 3, 1996.
Who directed Jerusalem?
Jerusalem was directed by Bille August.
More films by Bille August Who is in the cast of Jerusalem?
Jerusalem stars Max von Sydow as Vicar, Michael Nyqvist as Carpenter #1 and Olympia Dukakis as Mother (Mrs. Gordon), among 31 credited actors.
Is Jerusalem based on a book?
Yes. Jerusalem is adapted from Jerusalem by Selma Lagerlöf and Velma Swanston Howard.
Does Jerusalem have a post-credit scene?
No. Jerusalem has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Jerusalem in?
The original language of Jerusalem is Swedish.
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