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Smiles of a Summer Night (1955)
Directed by Ingmar Bergman
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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.
Rated NR | Length 109 minutes
Actors
Gunnar Björnstrand | Ulla Jacobsson | Eva Dahlbeck | Harriet Andersson | Margit Carlqvist | Jarl Kulle | Åke Fridell | Björn Bjelfvenstam | Naima Wifstrand | Jullan Kindahl | Gull Natorp | Birgitta Valberg | Bibi Andersson | Gunnar Nielsen | Gösta Prüzelius | Svea Holst | Mona Malm | Lena Söderblom | Josef Norman | Yngve Nordwall | Hans Strååt | Lisa Lundholm | Börje Mellvig | David Erikson | Arne Lindblad | Einar Söderbäck | Sten Gester | Mille Schmidt | John Melin | Ulf Johanson | Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt | Anders Wulff | Viveca Heister | Birgitta Hellerstedt
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2025 | TV | Blu-ray | Owned | 8 stars |
| (Average) 8 stars |
Viewing Notes
A totally beguiling romantic comedy. The four couples mostly seem unhappy at the beginning, but after a merry-go-round of romantic interactions, they somehow wind up with the mate they were meant to be with at the end. The dialogue is witty and the cast is wonderful, especially the four leading ladies.
This was the turning point in Bergman’s career: it brought him international fame, and was the first of three consecutive artistic successes (THE SEVENTH SEAL and WILD STRAWBERRIES to follow).
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