Port of Call
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Port of Call is a 1948 Swedish film directed by Ingmar Bergman
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While "Port of Call" has never been considered an early masterpiece of Bergman's, it is of note in presenting in nascent form some of the themes of alienation, the difficulty of relationships and the difficulty of dealing with the past that would become central to Bergman's later films. It is also to be noted that this 1948 Swedish film deals with adolescent sexuality, promiscuity and abortion in a frank and open way that would have been impossible to portray in Hollywood films of the same period. Indeed, there is at one brief point in the film a nude scene that would have had the film banned in the USA at the time.
Ingmar Bergman
Ernst Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish director, writer and producer for film, stage and television. Described by Woody Allen as "probably the greatest film artist, all things considered, since the invention of the motion picture camera", he is recognized as one of the most accomplished and...
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Synopsis
Berit, a young woman living in a working-class port town begins a relationship with Gösta, a sailor newly returned from overseas and intent upon staying on land. The plot and character development centre on the relationship between Berit and Gösta, as she discloses her troubled past of family problems, reformories and various affairs to him and he must deal with his own feelings and conflicts about such disclosure.While "Port of Call" has never been considered an early masterpiece of Bergman's, it is of note in presenting in nascent form some of the themes of alienation, the difficulty of relationships and the difficulty of dealing with the past that would become central to Bergman's later films. It is also to be noted that this 1948 Swedish film deals with adolescent sexuality, promiscuity and abortion in a frank and open way that would have been impossible to portray in Hollywood films of the same period. Indeed, there is at one brief point in the film a nude scene that would have had the film banned in the USA at the time.
Cast
- Nine-Christine JönssonNine-Christine JönssonNine-Christine Jönsson was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in seven films between 1946 and 1952.-Filmography:* Ödemarksprästen * Livet i Finnskogarna * Ådalens poesi...
– Berit - Bengt EklundBengt EklundBengt Gunnar Eklund was a Swedish actor.Eklund worked for many years at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, but also made a large number of roles in movies and television, including Ingmar Bergman's Summer with Monika and Shame , and Gustaf Molander's film Sir Arne's Treasure .He was married...
– Gösta - Mimi NelsonMimi NelsonMimi Nelson was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in Ingmar Bergman's films Port of Call and Thirst .-External links:...
– Gertrud - Berta HallBerta HallBerta Hall was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in 18 films between 1942 and 1988.-External links:...
– Berit's mother - Birgitta ValbergBirgitta ValbergBirgitta Valberg is a Swedish actress who attended the Dramatens elevskola.- Filmography :*1992 - Söndagsbarn*1989 - Peter och Petra*1980 - Flygnivå 450*1977 - Paradistorg...
– Mrs. Vilander - Sif RuudSif RuudSif Ruud, born Sif Einarsdotter Ruud Fallde was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in 140 films.-Selected filmography:* It Rains on Our Love * Port of Call * Thirst...
– Mrs. Krona - Britta Billsten – Prostitute
- Harry AhlinHarry AhlinHarry Ahlin was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1919 and 1969.-External links:...
– Skåningen - Nils HallbergNils HallbergNils Hallberg was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in 90 films between 1934 and 1974. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden.-Selected filmography:* Two Women * Port of Call...
– Gustav - Sven-Eric GambleSven-Eric GambleSven-Eric Gamble was a Swedish film actor. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden.-Selected filmography:* Port of Call * Thirst * While the City Sleeps * Barabbas -External links:...
– Eken - Yngve NordwallYngve NordwallYngve Nordwall was a Swedish film actor and director.-Selected filmography:* Västkustens hjältar * Port of Call * This Can't Happen Here...
– The Supervisor - Nils Dahlgren – Gertrud's father
- Hans StrååtHans StrååtHans Strååt was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1941 and 1987.-Selected filmography:* Port of Call * Miss April * Love Me! -External links:...
– Mr. Vilander - Erik Hell – Berit's father