Smiles of a Summer Night
"A sexy frolic about the sport of love"
Originally released in 1955. Smiles of a Summer Night is a comedy/romance film. directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Starring Gunnar Björnstrand, Ulla Jacobsson, and Eva Dahlbeck
Synopsis
Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (260 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Fredrik Egerman
Ulla Jacobsson
as Anne Egerman
Eva Dahlbeck
as Desirée Armfeldt
Harriet Andersson
as Petra
Margit Carlqvist
as Countess Charlotte Malcolm
Jarl Kulle
as Count Carl Magnus Malcolm
Åke Fridell
as Frid
Björn Bjelfvenstam
as Henrik Egerman
Naima Wifstrand
as Desirée's Mother
Jullan Kindahl
as Beata
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- SF Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smiles of a Summer Night about?
Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his ne...
Who directed Smiles of a Summer Night?
Smiles of a Summer Night was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
How long is Smiles of a Summer Night?
Smiles of a Summer Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Smiles of a Summer Night released?
Smiles of a Summer Night was released on December 26, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Smiles of a Summer Night?
The main cast of Smiles of a Summer Night includes Gunnar Björnstrand, Ulla Jacobsson, Eva Dahlbeck, Harriet Andersson, Margit Carlqvist.
Is Smiles of a Summer Night worth watching?
Smiles of a Summer Night has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 260 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.