A Time in the Sun
Brief Synopsis
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Gunnar, a journalist, falls in love with a young nurse who is suffering from Hodgkin's disease, an affliction which her doctors tell her is incurable. "Princess," as Gunnar affectionately calls her, at first refuses to believe that he loves her, but when she is convinced of his sincerity, they marry...
Cast & Crew
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Åke Falck
Director
Grynet Molvig
"Princess"
Lars Passgård
Gunnar
Monica Nielsen
Pirjo
Birgitta Valberg
Doctor
Thor Lyndthal
Obstetrician
Film Details
Also Known As
Prinsessan, The Princess
Release Date
Jan
1970
Premiere Information
New York opening: 27 Jan 1970
Production Company
Europa Film
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Country
Sweden
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Prinsessan by Gunnar Mattsson (Stockholm, 1960).
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 44m
Synopsis
Gunnar, a journalist, falls in love with a young nurse who is suffering from Hodgkin's disease, an affliction which her doctors tell her is incurable. "Princess," as Gunnar affectionately calls her, at first refuses to believe that he loves her, but when she is convinced of his sincerity, they marry. "Princess" soon becomes pregnant, and after the child is born, she resumes radiation treatments. Eventually, as a result of her physician's care and Gunnar's love, she is cured.
Director
Åke Falck
Director
Cast
Grynet Molvig
"Princess"
Lars Passgård
Gunnar
Monica Nielsen
Pirjo
Birgitta Valberg
Doctor
Thor Lyndthal
Obstetrician
Heinz Spira
Chum
Axel Duberg
Clergyman
Crew
Film Details
Also Known As
Prinsessan, The Princess
Release Date
Jan
1970
Premiere Information
New York opening: 27 Jan 1970
Production Company
Europa Film
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Country
Sweden
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Prinsessan by Gunnar Mattsson (Stockholm, 1960).
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 44m
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Released in Sweden in December 1966 as Prinsessan. Also known as The Princess.
