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The Bells in Old Town (1946): Cast

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The Bells in Old Town is a 1946 drama directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius, starring Edvard Persson as Karl-Magnus Berg, Gunnel Broström and Gösta Cederlund. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Bells in Old Town (1946) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Swedish
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The story

What Is The Bells in Old Town About?

The premise of The Bells in Old Town without spoilers.

Kalle Magnus Berg works as a compassionate bailiff in Stockholm’s historic Gamla Stan. He routinely assists his clients by lending them money straight from his own pocket. Across the hall lives a jazz musician, who earns his keep by performing nightly at a local restaurant.

The Bells in Old Town Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • debt collector
  • eastern europe
  • money
  • working class
  • upper class
  • pawn
  • distrain
  • composer
  • singer
  • unfaithfulness
  • jazz pianist
  • young couple
+1 more
  • usurer
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Cast & crew

The Bells in Old Town Cast & Characters

Edvard Persson leads the cast as Karl-Magnus Berg, with Gunnel Broström as Harriet von Borch and Gösta Cederlund as Johan Fredrik Morén. Directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius

More films directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius: We Two, Kungen kommer, The Marriage Game and His Majesty the Barber.

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The Bells in Old Town Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Klockorna i Gamla sta'n” and “Les Cloches de la vieille ville”.

Also known as
  • Klockorna i Gamla sta'n
  • Les Cloches de la vieille ville
  • Dzwony starego miasta
  • Clopotele din vechiul oraș

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The Bells in Old Town FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Bells in Old Town, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bells in Old Town?

The Bells in Old Town runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Bells in Old Town released?

The Bells in Old Town was released on December 30, 1946.

Who directed The Bells in Old Town?

The Bells in Old Town was directed by Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius.

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Who is in the cast of The Bells in Old Town?

The Bells in Old Town stars Edvard Persson as Karl-Magnus Berg, Gunnel Broström as Harriet von Borch and Gösta Cederlund as Johan Fredrik Morén, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Bells in Old Town have a post-credit scene?

No. The Bells in Old Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Bells in Old Town in?

The original language of The Bells in Old Town is Swedish.

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