Out of an Old Man’s Head (1968): Cast & Plot
Out of an Old Man’s Head is a 1968 animated drama directed by Per Åhlin, starring Hans Alfredson as Johan Björk, Ernst Günther and Rolf Bengtsson. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Per Åhlin
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Svenska Ord
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Out of an Old Man’s Head About?
The premise of Out of an Old Man’s Head without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being admitted to a residential home, retired bricklayer Johan relives his past: a safe childhood with his parents, his first love, the heartbreak that drove him to run away and fend for himself, marrying, raising a son, barely scraping enough food and shelter, his son’s departure and his wife's death.
Out of an Old Man’s Head Themes & Keywords
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Out of an Old Man’s Head Cast & Characters
Hans Alfredson leads the cast as Johan Björk, with Ernst Günther as Man throwing car tires and Rolf Bengtsson as Drunk man. Directed by Per Åhlin; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Per Åhlin
- Hans Alfredson as Johan Björk
- Ernst Günther as Man throwing car tires
- Rolf Bengtsson as Drunk man
- Karl-Axel Forssberg as Sven Juhlin
Also Starring in Out of an Old Man’s Head
· 12 more- Gösta Ekman Male student
- Tage Danielsson Car driver
- Gunnel Wadner
- Gus Dahlström
- Monica Ekman Female student
- Monica Nielsen
- Petra Nielsen
- Nurse Ester Themselves
- Nurse Alise Themselves
- Gun Holmqvist
- Fatima Ekman
- Adam Inczédy-Gombos
Out of an Old Man’s Head Plot Summary
What happens in Out of an Old Man’s Head from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Johan Björk, Hans Alfredson makes his way home to a run-down shack, surviving on a can of dog food meant for himself, when a careless man throws a pile of car tires that traps him beneath. His cries for help go unheard by most, save for one drunk, Rolf Bengtsson, who is later caught by the police when he tries to summon assistance. At night, a young couple making love on the tires notices him, and they lend a hand to lift him free and escort him back to his home. He sustains a leg injury and comes to an aching realization that he can no longer manage on his own, which leads to him being placed in a retirement home.
Full summary
The whole story of Out of an Old Man’s Head, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Out of an Old Man’s Head Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “I hodet på en gammel gubbe” and “从一个老男人的脑中出来”.
- Also known as
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- I hodet på en gammel gubbe
- 从一个老男人的脑中出来
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Out of an Old Man’s Head FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Out of an Old Man’s Head, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Out of an Old Man’s Head?
Out of an Old Man’s Head runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was Out of an Old Man’s Head released?
Out of an Old Man’s Head was released on December 6, 1968.
Who directed Out of an Old Man’s Head?
Out of an Old Man’s Head was directed by Per Åhlin.
More films by Per Åhlin Who is in the cast of Out of an Old Man’s Head?
Out of an Old Man’s Head stars Hans Alfredson as Johan Björk, Ernst Günther as Man throwing car tires and Rolf Bengtsson as Drunk man, among 16 credited actors.
Does Out of an Old Man’s Head have a post-credit scene?
No. Out of an Old Man’s Head has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Out of an Old Man’s Head in?
The original language of Out of an Old Man’s Head is Swedish.
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