Pelle the Conqueror

Overview

In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.

Director: Bille August

Cast

Pelle Hvenegaard

Pelle Karlsson

Max von Sydow

Lasse Karlsson - Farmhand

Erik Paaske

Stengården Foreman

Björn Granath

Erik - Swedish Farm Worker

Astrid Villaume

Mrs. Kongstrup

Axel Strøbye

Kongstrup - Kungsgården Landlord

Troels Asmussen

Rud - A Boy

Kristina Törnqvist

Anna - Stengården Maid

Karen Wegener

Madam Olsen

Sofie Gråbøl

Miss Sine - Mrs. Kongstrup's Niece