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Hunger (1966)

Movie ★ 7.3 112 min

Drama

In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality is withering. One moment he is delighted and the next he curses everybody. All the time he manages to maintain human dignity and pride.

Henning Carlsen Director Peter Seeberg Writer Henning Carlsen Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 19, 1966
Runtime
112 min
IMDb
tt0061042
Studio
Studio ABC, ,

Themes

Cast

Per Oscarsson Per Oscarsson Pontus Gunnel Lindblom Gunnel Lindblom Ylajali Birgitte Federspiel Birgitte Federspiel Her sister Knud Rex Knud Rex Landlord Hans W. Petersen Hans W. Petersen Grocer Henki Kolstad Henki Kolstad Editor Roy Bjørnstad Konstantin Sverre Hansen Painter Pål Skjønberg Constable Else Heiberg Landlady Lise Fjeldstad Lise Fjeldstad Little girl Carl Ottosen Carl Ottosen Sailor Osvald Helmuth Osvald Helmuth Pawnbroker Bjarne Andersen Wilfred Breistrand

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hunger about?
In 1890, Pontus, the starving writer, wanders the streets of Christiania, in search of love and a chance to get his work published. All he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of reality is withering. One moment he is delighted and the next he curses everybody. All the time he manages to maintain human dignity and pride.
Who directed Hunger?
Hunger was directed by Henning Carlsen.
Who stars in Hunger?
Hunger stars Per Oscarsson, Gunnel Lindblom, Birgitte Federspiel, Knud Rex.
When was Hunger released?
Hunger is a 1966 drama film.
Where can I watch Hunger?
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