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Smiles of a Summer Night (1955)

26/12/1955 (SE)Comedy, Romance1h 49m
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A Sexy Frolic About the Sport of Love

Overview

Early in the 20th century, middle-aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his young wife, Anne, have still not consummated their marriage, while Fredrik's son finds himself increasingly attracted to his new stepmother. To make matters worse, Fredrik's old flame Desiree makes a public bet that she can seduce him at a romantic weekend retreat where four couples convene, swapping partners and pairing off in unexpected ways.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Gunnar Björnstrand

      Gunnar Björnstrand

      Fredrik Egerman

    2. Ulla Jacobsson

      Ulla Jacobsson

      Anne Egerman

    3. Eva Dahlbeck

      Eva Dahlbeck

      Desirée Armfeldt

    4. Harriet Andersson

      Harriet Andersson

      Petra

    5. Margit Carlqvist

      Margit Carlqvist

      Countess Charlotte Malcolm

    6. Jarl Kulle

      Jarl Kulle

      Count Carl Magnus Malcolm

    7. Åke Fridell

      Åke Fridell

      Frid

    8. Björn Bjelfvenstam

      Björn Bjelfvenstam

      Henrik Egerman

    9. Naima Wifstrand

      Naima Wifstrand

      Desirée's Mother

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    A review by CinemaSerf

    7.0
    Written by CinemaSerf on Feb 9, 2024

    I know, who'd have though it? An Ingmar Bergman film that's actually quite fun! It's also quite racy too! "Fredrik" (Gunnar Björnstrand) has married the much, much younger "Anne" (Ulla Jacobsson) but their relationship is as yet unconsummated. She isn't yet happy about losing her virginity or he decides she is too young for the experience. Depends on who you talk to, but suffice to say it's not about either not wanting to have sex! The arrival of his young son "Henrik" (Björn Bjelfvenstam) home after his exams turns her head and she is clearly more interested in that member of the family. "Hen...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageSwedish

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    Keywords

    • country house
    • ex-lover
    • lawyer
    • mistress
    • extramarital affair
    • 1900s
    • unconsummated marriage