The First Squadron (1941): Cast
The First Squadron is a 1941 war drama starring Britta Brunius as Greta Johansson, Sif Ruud and Hasse Ekman. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
Swedish What Is The First Squadron About?
The premise of The First Squadron without spoilers.
In 1941, Nazi Germany is at the height of its power and its forces are advancing into Russia. Isolated Sweden prepares its air force for an attack, training intensively under the pressure of the looming threat. The squadron leader pushes his pilots to their limits, turning every sortie into a deadly gamble where survival is never guaranteed.
The First Squadron Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- telephone call
- cigarette smoking
- flying
- swedish royal airforce
- champagne bottle
- champagne toast
- opening champagne
- train ride
- doctor's appointment
- retinal detachment
- monocular
- airfield
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- flight training
- ejecting from a plane
- contemplating suicide
- airplane crash
- singing
- weather forecast
- exploding airplane
- air force
- war preparedness
- written and directed by cast member
- military
- lieutenant
- colonel
- captain
- aviation
- airplane
The First Squadron Cast & Characters
Britta Brunius leads the cast as Greta Johansson, with Sif Ruud as Sperling's Nurse and Hasse Ekman as Franconian Bråde.
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Britta Brunius as Greta Johansson - Sif Ruud as Sperling's Nurse
- Hasse Ekman as Franconian Bråde
- Hugo Björne as Eye Specialist
Also Starring in The First Squadron
· 22 more- Stig Järrel Lieutenant Sperling
- Lars Hanson Colonel Ståhlberg
- Gunnar Sjöberg Captain Hansson
- Emil Fjellström Master Sergeant Persson
- Georg Funkquist Narrator (voice)
- Linnéa Hillberg Mrs Bråde
- Kotti Chave Lieutenant Billman
- Irma Christenson Mona Falkstedt
- Agda Helin
- Ragnar Falck Sergeant Johansson
- Carl Reinholdz Corporal Karlsson
- Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad
- Julie Bernby
- Karl Erik Flens
- Aurore Palmgren
- Bror Bügler Dr Fallenius
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The First Squadron FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The First Squadron, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The First Squadron?
The First Squadron runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The First Squadron released?
The First Squadron was released on September 23, 1941.
Who is in the cast of The First Squadron?
The First Squadron stars Britta Brunius as Greta Johansson, Sif Ruud as Sperling's Nurse and Hasse Ekman as Franconian Bråde, among 26 credited actors.
Does The First Squadron have a post-credit scene?
No. The First Squadron has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The First Squadron in?
The original language of The First Squadron is Swedish.
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