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Pelle the Conqueror

1987·157 min

Pelle the Conqueror

Directed by Bille August

Drama

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.

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Pelle Hvenegaard

Pelle Karlsson

Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand

Stengården Foreman

Erik - Swedish Farm Worker

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Per Olov Enquist

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Jörgen Persson

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What is Pelle the Conqueror about?

Pelle the Conqueror (1987) is 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 directed Pelle the Conqueror?

Bille August directed Pelle the Conqueror (1987).

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