The Passion of Anna

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The Passion of Anna

"Man is the king of beasts..."

1969

1h 41m

7.5(191 votes)

Drama

Overview

A recently divorced man and an emotionally devastated widow begin a love affair.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Max von Sydow

Andreas Winkelman

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Liv Ullmann

Anna Fromm

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Bibi Andersson

Eva Vergerus

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Erland Josephson

Elis Vergerus

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Erik Hell

Johan Andersson

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Sigge Fürst

Verner

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Svea Holst

Verner's Wife (uncredited)

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Annicka Kronberg

Katarina

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Hjördis Petterson

Johan's Sister (uncredited)

Directing

Ingmar Bergman

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Production

Lars-Owe Carlberg

Police Officer (uncredited)

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Editing

Brian Wikström

Police Officer (uncredited)

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Barbro Hiort af Ornäs

Woman in Dream (uncredited)

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Malin Ek

Woman in Dream (uncredited)

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Britta Brunius

Woman in Dream (uncredited)

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Brita Öberg

Woman in Dream (uncredited)

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Marianne Karlbeck

Woman in Dream (uncredited)

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