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The Four Companions (1938): Cast

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The Four Companions is a 1938 romantic drama directed by Carl Froelich, starring Ingrid Bergman as Marianne Kruge, Erich Ponto and Zarah Leander. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The Four Companions (1938) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Carl Froelich
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Four Companions About?

The premise of The Four Companions without spoilers.

Four industrial design graduates start a small studio together. The eager heroine turns down a marriage proposal from her charismatic instructor to focus on the business. As time passes, each of her three partners loses interest for different reasons, leaving her alone. She later reconsiders, abandons the venture and agrees to marry the instructor.

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Cast & crew

The Four Companions Cast & Characters

Ingrid Bergman leads the cast as Marianne Kruge, with Erich Ponto as Regierungsrat Alfred Hintze and Zarah Leander as Sängerin. Directed by Carl Froelich; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Carl Froelich

More films directed by Carl Froelich: The Heart of a Queen, It Was a Gay Ballnight, Homeland and I Was Jack Mortimer.

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The Four Companions FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Four Companions?

The Four Companions runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Four Companions released?

The Four Companions was released on October 1, 1938.

Who directed The Four Companions?

The Four Companions was directed by Carl Froelich.

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Who is in the cast of The Four Companions?

The Four Companions stars Ingrid Bergman as Marianne Kruge, Erich Ponto as Regierungsrat Alfred Hintze and Zarah Leander as Sängerin, among 22 credited actors.

Does The Four Companions have a post-credit scene?

No. The Four Companions has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Four Companions in?

The original language of The Four Companions is German.

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