Pelle the Conqueror (1987)

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Released:
1987-12-21

Overview:
In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.

Director:
Bille August

Runtime:
2h 37min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Pelle Hvenegaard
    as
    Pelle Karlsson
  • Max von Sydow
    as
    Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand
  • Erik Paaske
    as
    Stengården Foreman
  • Björn Granath
    as
    Erik - Swedish Farm Worker
  • Astrid Villaume
    as
    Mrs. Kongstrup