A Man There Was (Terje Vigen) (1917)
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This Swedish-made adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's dramatic poem, "Terje Viken" helped its director/star Victor Seastrom gain attention in the United States. Terje Viken (Seastrom) is a fisherman who lives on an island that is blockaded during a war. He tries to outwit an enemy ship to… More This Swedish-made adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's dramatic poem, "Terje Viken" helped its director/star Victor Seastrom gain attention in the United States. Terje Viken (Seastrom) is a fisherman who lives on an island that is blockaded during a war. He tries to outwit an enemy ship to bring home food and supplies but is captured and thrown in prison. When he gets out five years later, he discovers that his wife (Bergliot Hausberg) and child died of starvation the day he was caught. He becomes a recluse and swears revenge on the man who caused his suffering. But when he gets his opportunity, the sound of a child's voice inspires him to overcome his hatred. ~ Janiss Garza, Rovi
- Directed By
- Victor Sjöström
- Written By
- Henrik Ibsen, Gustaf Molander
- Genres
- Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 25, 1920 Limited
Critic Reviews
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Fernando F. Croce, Slant Magazine
If the film is ultimately unsatisfying, it is due not so much to the story or performances as to the claustrophobic sets.
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Cast
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Edith Erastoff
as The Lady
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Victor Sjöström
as Terje Vigen
- August Falck
- Bergliot Husberg
