Whalers
Originally released in 1939. Whalers is a drama film. directed by Anders Henrikson. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Allan Bohlin, Tutta Rolf, and Oscar Egede-Nissen
Synopsis
The Whalers (original title: Valfangare) is a filmed record of the final whaling expedition in the Arctic before the outbreak of WW2. Only partly a documentary, the film is able to accommodate a dramatic throughline, concerning the redemption of wastrelly millionaire's son Allan Blom (Allan Bohlin). Pressed into service on the expedition, Allan shows he's a true son of Scandanavia through his courageous actions on the high seas, and even wins the hand of heroine Sonja (Tutta Rolf) in the bargain. While the whaling scenes are both exciting and exhillarating, the sequence in which a whale carcass is stripped and gutted may not appeal to everyone in the audience. Originally filmed in 1939 in Swedish and Norwegian, The Whalers was helpfully fitted out with English subtitles for its 1942 American run.
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- Released
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whalers about?
The Whalers (original title: Valfangare) is a filmed record of the final whaling expedition in the Arctic before the outbreak of WW2. Only partly a documentary, the film is able to accommodate a dr...
Who directed Whalers?
Whalers was directed by Anders Henrikson.
How long is Whalers?
Whalers has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Whalers released?
Whalers was released on November 9, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whalers?
The main cast of Whalers includes Allan Bohlin, Tutta Rolf, Oscar Egede-Nissen, Hauk Aabel, Karl Holter.