The Tale of Gunnar Hede
Gunnar Hedes saga
“With motifs from The Tale of a Manor by Selma Lagerlöf”
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Gunnar Hede is raised by a strict mother, who wants him to become respectable to match his family’s wealth. He is more interested in his grandfather, who started as an itinerant violin player, but got rich by leading a herd of wild reindeer south to market. He falls for a violinist working with a married couple of traveling performers and renounces his fortune to go with them. He then tries to earn a fortune by driving reindeer to market, but it doesn’t work out and he goes insane. He is finally restored to sanity by the violinist when she returns with the performers.
Cast
Einar Hanson
as Gunnar Hede
Mary Johnson
as Ingrid
Hugo Björne
as Mr. Hede
Pauline Brunius
as Mrs. Hede
Stina Berg
as Mrs. Blomgren
Adolf Olschansky
as Blomgren
Gustav Aronson
as Bailiff
Julia Cederblad
as Auktionsspekulant
Gösta Hillberg
as Lawyer
Lotten Olsson
as Auktionsspekulant
Concordia Selander
as
Ingeborg Strandin
as Tjänstekvinna på munkhyttan
Thecla Åhlander
as Stava
Albert Christiansen
as Gunnar Hede as child
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Stream The Tale of Gunnar Hede online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama movie originally produced in SV and released in 1923, it's earned a solid 6.6/10 from 12 viewers worldwide.
About The Tale of Gunnar Hede
“With motifs from The Tale of a Manor by Selma Lagerlöf”
Gunnar Hede is raised by a strict mother, who wants him to become respectable to match his family’s wealth. He is more interested in his grandfather, who started as an itinerant violin player, but got rich by leading a herd of wild reindeer south to market. He falls for a violinist working with a married couple of traveling performers and renounces his fortune to go with them. He then tries to earn a fortune by driving reindeer to market, but it doesn’t work out and he goes insane. He is finally restored to sanity by the violinist when she returns with the performers. Running 101 minutes.
The Tale of Gunnar Hede Cast and Characters
The cast features Einar Hanson (as Gunnar Hede), Mary Johnson (as Ingrid), Hugo Björne (as Mr. Hede), Pauline Brunius (as Mrs. Hede), and Stina Berg (as Mrs. Blomgren). Their performances are a major reason The Tale of Gunnar Hede has built such a passionate audience.
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The Tale of Gunnar Hede flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy SV storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Tale of Gunnar Hede?
The Tale of Gunnar Hede runs for 101 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is The Tale of Gunnar Hede good? What's the rating?
The Tale of Gunnar Hede holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Tale of Gunnar Hede?
The main cast includes Einar Hanson, Mary Johnson, Hugo Björne, and Pauline Brunius, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Tale of Gunnar Hede available in SV?
Yes — The Tale of Gunnar Hede was originally produced in SV and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Tale of Gunnar Hede released?
The Tale of Gunnar Hede was released in 1923.
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What is The Tale of Gunnar Hede about?
The Tale of Gunnar Hede is a Drama film. Gunnar Hede is raised by a strict mother, who wants him to become respectable to match his family’s wealth. He is more interested in his grandfather, who started as an itinerant violin player, but got rich by leading a herd of wild reindeer south to market. He falls for a violinist working with a married couple of traveling performers and renounces his fortune to go with them. He then tries to earn a fortune by driving reindeer to market, but it doesn’t work out and he goes insane. He is finally restored to sanity by the violinist when she returns with the performers.
When was The Tale of Gunnar Hede released?
The Tale of Gunnar Hede was released on January 1, 1923. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. The film was produced by Svenska Biografteatern.
Who stars in The Tale of Gunnar Hede?
The Tale of Gunnar Hede stars Einar Hanson, Mary Johnson, Hugo Björne and Pauline Brunius. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Tale of Gunnar Hede available in HD?
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