Symphony of a City (1947)
Overview
A short film about Stockholm. Sweden's first Oscar, 1949 Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | sv |
| Popularity | 0.385 |
Directed By
Arne Sucksdorff
Crew
Arne Sucksdorff
Arne Sucksdorff
Edmund Reek
Stig Rybrant
Arne Sucksdorff
Arne Sucksdorff
TOP CAST
Erland Colliander
Church caretaker
Sala-Frasse
Fisherman
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