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Feature film — 1955

Smiles of a Summer Night (1955)

7.41h 49mComedy — Romance

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.

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Director: Ingmar Bergman

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Cast & crew

Gunnar Björnstrand as Fredrik Egerman

Gunnar Björnstrand

Fredrik Egerman

Ulla Jacobsson as Anne Egerman

Ulla Jacobsson

Anne Egerman

Eva Dahlbeck as Desirée Armfeldt

Eva Dahlbeck

Desirée Armfeldt

Harriet Andersson as Petra

Harriet Andersson

Petra

Margit Carlqvist as Countess Charlotte Malcolm

Margit Carlqvist

Countess Charlotte Malcolm

Jarl Kulle as Count Carl Magnus Malcolm

Jarl Kulle

Count Carl Magnus Malcolm

Åke Fridell as Frid

Åke Fridell

Frid

Björn Bjelfvenstam as Henrik Egerman

Björn Bjelfvenstam

Henrik Egerman

Naima Wifstrand as Desirée's Mother

Naima Wifstrand

Desirée's Mother

Jullan Kindahl as Beata

Jullan Kindahl

Beata

Gull Natorp as Malla

Gull Natorp

Malla

Birgitta Valberg as Actress

Birgitta Valberg

Actress

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