The Heavenly Play
Himlaspelet
Release: 1942-12-21·Runtime: 106m·★ 7.0
Drama
"The Heavenly Play" - Mats Ersson is engaged to Marit and they plan to get married in the spring. But when the plague comes, the people accuse Marit of witchcraft. She is sentenced to death. Mats can not understand the divine justice and decides to go to paradise and ask God himself. It becomes a journey where he meets the prophets, king Solomon and finally God himself.
Production Countries
Sweden
Production Companies
AB Wivefilm
Cast
Ernst Brunmanas Inn Owner
Torsten Lilliecronaas Peasant
Anders Nyströmas Shepherd
Tekla Sjöblomas Mats' Wife
Björn Berglundas Josef
Carl Deurellas Judge
Frithiof Hedvallas Profet Jesaiah
Emil Fjellströmas Gammel-Jerk
Erik Hellas Jon Persson
John Ericssonas Peasant
Gösta Folkeas Priest
Börje Mellvigas Ringaren
Gunnar Sjöbergas God's Angel
Rune Lindströmas Mats Ersson
Anders Henriksonas God
Torsten Wingeas Jonas
Henrik Schildtas Peasant
Eivor Landströmas Marit Knutsdotter
Anita Björkas Anna Jesper
Josua Bengtsonas Member of the Court
Arnold Sjöstrandas Juvas Anders, painter
Åke Claessonas Jeremiah
Harry Ahlinas Garp Jesper
Helga Brofeldtas Old Woman
Holger Löwenadleras King Salomo
Lisskulla Jobsas Peasant woman
Berta Hallas Jon Persson's Wife
Harald Wehlnoras A Man
Gudrun Brostas King Salomo's mistress
Hugo Björneas Profet EliasCrew
" />Louis HuchStill Photographer" />Rune LindströmTheatre Play, Screenplay
" />Bengt RunstenSound
" />Sven HansenSound
" />Gunnar JohanssonOther
" />Per-Olof PetterssonSound
" />Lille Bror SöderlundhMusic
" />Oscar RosanderEditor
" />Herman AhlsellAssistant Director
" />Gunnar FischerSecond Unit Director of Photography
" />Alf SjöbergDirector, Writer" />Gösta FolkeAssistant Director
" />Alva LundinTitle Designer
" />Gösta RooslingCinematography
" />Arne ÅkermarkProduction Design
" />Arthur SpjuthProduction Manager