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The Master and His Servants (1959)

Movie ★ 6.6 83 min

Drama

While Sigurd Helmer is being dressed in his bishop's robes, the fanatical Tornkvist arrives at the ordination and watches from the background. Even before the ordination is over, he goes to the police. He has evidence that Helmer has stolen the office with the help of anonymous letters that slandered Tornkvist in the battle for the bishop's crozier. At the banquet in the bishop's residence, Tornkvist drops the accusation like a bomb. At the same time, he announces his engagement to Helmer's daughter, and the banquet table dissolves into complete confusion. Only Helmer's wife stands firm in her belief in his innocence. Helmer is then brought to trial, accused by Tornkvist. Based on Axel Kielland's play from 1955.

Arne Skouen Director

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Released
March 2, 1959
Runtime
83 min
IMDb
tt0052886
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Cast

Claes Gill Claes Gill Sigurd Helmer, biskop Wenche Foss Wenche Foss Fru Helmer Lars Andreas Larssen Lars Andreas Larssen Leif Helmer Georg Løkkeberg Georg Løkkeberg Arvid Tornkvist, dr. theol Urda Arneberg Urda Arneberg Frk. Monsen Anne-Lise Tangstad Agnes Helmer Sverre Hansen Statsadvokaten Axel Kielland Dommeren Einar Sissener Politiebetsmann Egil Hjorth-Jenssen Egil Hjorth-Jenssen Skrivemaskinreperatøren Helge Essmar Legpredikanten Hans Coucheron-Aamot Steen, biskop Carl Frederik Prytz Prest Harald Aimarsen Henny Moan Henny Moan Harald Heide Steen Harald Heide Steen Forsvareren Johnny Bergh Erik Melbye Brekke

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Master and His Servants about?
While Sigurd Helmer is being dressed in his bishop's robes, the fanatical Tornkvist arrives at the ordination and watches from the background. Even before the ordination is over, he goes to the police. He has evidence that Helmer has stolen the office with the help of anonymous letters that slandered Tornkvist in the battle for the bishop's crozier. At the banquet in the bishop's residence, Tornkvist drops the accusation like a bomb. At the same time, he announces his engagement to Helmer's daughter, and the banquet table dissolves into complete confusion. Only Helmer's wife stands firm in her belief in his innocence. Helmer is then brought to trial, accused by Tornkvist. Based on Axel Kielland's play from 1955.
Who directed The Master and His Servants?
The Master and His Servants was directed by Arne Skouen.
Who stars in The Master and His Servants?
The Master and His Servants stars Claes Gill, Wenche Foss, Lars Andreas Larssen, Georg Løkkeberg.
When was The Master and His Servants released?
The Master and His Servants is a 1959 drama film.
Where can I watch The Master and His Servants?
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