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Pelle the Conqueror

19872h 37mBille August
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 84%

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"They thought the world would be theirs."

In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.

Drama
FarmIslandBased On Novel Or BookFarm WorkerBullyingWorking ClassPovertyClass DifferencesBornholmEmigrant

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What is Pelle the Conqueror (1987) about?

In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.

Who stars in Pelle the Conqueror?

Pelle the Conqueror stars Pelle Hvenegaard (Pelle Karlsson), Max von Sydow (Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand), Erik Paaske (Stengården Foreman), Björn Granath (Erik - Swedish Farm Worker), Astrid Villaume (Mrs. Kongstrup). The film was directed by Bille August.

How long is Pelle the Conqueror?

Pelle the Conqueror has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1987.

Is Pelle the Conqueror worth watching?

Pelle the Conqueror holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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