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Defiance (1952)

Movie ★ 7.0 95 min

Drama

A teacher is so hard on his students that he faces a warning by the school principal. In order to at least improve the strained relationship with his own son, he turns to a priest for advice.

Vilgot Sjöman Writer Gustaf Molander Director

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Released
September 15, 1952
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0045264
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Cast

Anders Henrikson Anders Henrikson Per Oscarsson Per Oscarsson Harriet Andersson Harriet Andersson Eva Dahlbeck Eva Dahlbeck John Elfström John Elfström Marianne Löfgren Marianne Löfgren Hugo Björne Hugo Björne Hjördis Petterson Hjördis Petterson Stig Järrel Stig Järrel Viveca Serlachius Viveca Serlachius Jarl Kulle Jarl Kulle Christina Lundquist Anders Andelius Wiktor Andersson Wiktor Andersson Mona Åstrand Björn Berglund Björn Berglund Björn Bjelfvenstam Björn Bjelfvenstam Renée Björling Renée Björling

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Frequently asked questions

What is Defiance about?
A teacher is so hard on his students that he faces a warning by the school principal. In order to at least improve the strained relationship with his own son, he turns to a priest for advice.
Who directed Defiance?
Defiance was directed by Gustaf Molander.
Who stars in Defiance?
Defiance stars Anders Henrikson, Per Oscarsson, Harriet Andersson, Eva Dahlbeck.
When was Defiance released?
Defiance is a 1952 drama film.
Where can I watch Defiance?
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