Smiles of a Summer Night (1955)

NR12/26/1955Comedy, Romance1h 49m
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A Sexy Frolic About the Sport of Love

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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    Gunnar Björnstrand

    Fredrik Egerman

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    Ulla Jacobsson

    Anne Egerman

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    Eva Dahlbeck

    Desirée Armfeldt

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    Harriet Andersson

    Petra

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    Margit Carlqvist

    Countess Charlotte Malcolm

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    Jarl Kulle

    Count Carl Magnus Malcolm

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    Åke Fridell

    Frid

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    Björn Bjelfvenstam

    Henrik Egerman

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    Naima Wifstrand

    Desirée's Mother

I know, who'd have though it? An Ingmar Bergman film that's actually quite fun! It's also quite racy too! "Fredrik" (Gunnar Björnstrand) has married the much, much younger "Anne" (Ulla Jacobsson) but their relationship is as yet unconsummated. She isn't yet happy about losing her virginity or he decides she is too young for the experience. Depends on who you talk to, but suffice to say it's not about either not wanting to have sex! The arrival of his young son "Henrik" (Björn Bjelfvenstam) home after his exams turns her head and she is clearly more interested in that member of the family. "Hen...

Status Released

Original LanguageSwedish 

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