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