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
Berta Hallas Jon Persson's Wife
Henrik Schildtas Peasant
Anders Henriksonas God
Arnold Sjöstrandas Juvas Anders, painter
Eivor Landströmas Marit Knutsdotter
Gösta Folkeas Priest
Holger Löwenadleras King Salomo
Åke Claessonas Jeremiah
Carl Deurellas Judge
Torsten Lilliecronaas Peasant
Anders Nyströmas Shepherd
Gudrun Brostas King Salomo's mistress
Emil Fjellströmas Gammel-Jerk
Lisskulla Jobsas Peasant woman
Ernst Brunmanas Inn Owner
Tekla Sjöblomas Mats' Wife
Hugo Björneas Profet Elias
Torsten Wingeas Jonas
Erik Hellas Jon Persson
Anita Björkas Anna Jesper
Harry Ahlinas Garp Jesper
Frithiof Hedvallas Profet Jesaiah
Gunnar Sjöbergas God's Angel
Rune Lindströmas Mats Ersson
Björn Berglundas Josef
Josua Bengtsonas Member of the Court
Helga Brofeldtas Old Woman
John Ericssonas Peasant
Börje Mellvigas Ringaren
Harald Wehlnoras A ManCrew
" />Alf SjöbergWriter, Director
" />Gunnar JohanssonOther
" />Louis HuchStill Photographer" />Rune LindströmScreenplay, Theatre Play
" />Gösta RooslingCinematography
" />Lille Bror SöderlundhMusic
" />Alva LundinTitle Designer
" />Herman AhlsellAssistant Director
" />Arthur SpjuthProduction Manager
" />Oscar RosanderEditor
" />Arne ÅkermarkProduction Design
" />Bengt RunstenSound
" />Gunnar FischerSecond Unit Director of Photography" />Gösta FolkeAssistant Director
" />Sven HansenSound
" />Per-Olof PetterssonSound