Peer Gynt
1972 · 120 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Fantasy
The 1972 BBC adaptation of Ibsen’s epic dramatic fantasy about a man in search of his soul.
Directed by Alan Cooke · Written by Henrik Ibsen
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Colin Blakely Peer Gynt -
Wendy Hiller Aase -
Francesca Annis Solveig -
Sara Kestelman Ingrid / Green Woman -
Ray Barrett Button moulder -
Aubrey Morris Ingrid’s father / King of the Trolls - C Clive Graham Aslak / Huhu
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Julian Curry Bridegroom / Pen - K Karen Sirett Helga
- L Lois Baxter Anitra
- P Peggy Aitchison Kari
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Dudley Foster Eberkopf / Strange passenger
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