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The Emigrants (1971)

a new land... a new hope... a new dream

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133 votes on TMDB
Released March 8, 1971Runtime 3h 11mDirector Jan Troell

Karl and Kristina Nilsson work on a farm in a cold and desolate area of 19th century rural Sweden. Growing privations, combined with increasing social and religious persecution, motivate the Nilssons and many of their neighbors to strike out for the United States. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.

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Cast of The Emigrants

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Karl Oskar
Liv Ullmann

Liv Ullmann

Kristina
Eddie Axberg

Eddie Axberg

Robert
Allan Edwall

Allan Edwall

Danjel
Monica Zetterlund

Monica Zetterlund

Ulrika
Pierre Lindstedt

Pierre Lindstedt

Arvid
Hans Alfredson

Hans Alfredson

Jonas Petter
Ulla Smidje

Ulla Smidje

Inga-Lena
Gustaf Färingborg

Gustaf Färingborg

Prosten Brusander
Åke Fridell

Åke Fridell

Aron på Nybacken
Agneta Prytz

Agneta Prytz

Fina-Kajsa
Halvar Björk

Halvar Björk

Anders Månsson

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Who stars in The Emigrants?

The Emigrants stars Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Eddie Axberg, Sven-Olof Bern, Aina Alfredsson.

Who directed The Emigrants?

The Emigrants was directed by Jan Troell.

How long is The Emigrants?

The Emigrants has a runtime of 3h 11m.

What is The Emigrants about?

Karl and Kristina Nilsson work on a farm in a cold and desolate area of 19th century rural Sweden. Growing privations, combined with increasing social and religious persecution, motivate the Nilssons and many of their neighbors to strike out for the United States. Following a treacherous ocean crossing and an equally grueling land passage, the emigrants find themselves in seemingly idyllic Minnesota.